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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
- Peel and grate the beetroot.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the grated beetroot.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top.
- Serve the Beetnik Cake with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.