Beetnik Cake

The Beetnik Cake gets its vibrant color from the natural pigments found in beetroots. It adds a unique twist to the traditional chocolate cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Beetnik Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Beetroot
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 50 gram Cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 150 gram Butter
• 200 gram Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Milk
• 100 gram Dark chocolate
• 200 gram Whipped cream
• 100 gram Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
2. Peel and grate the beetroot.
3. In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
7. Fold in the grated beetroot.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
12. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top.
13. Serve the Beetnik Cake with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.