Chocolate and red beet cake

40 min
hard
10 ingredients

Chocolate and red beet cake

Chocolate beet cake is a delicious preparation that combines the intense flavor of chocolate with the natural smoothness and sweetness of beets. Its origin is somewhat modern and is related to the search for healthy and nutritious alternatives to traditional desserts. In several Latin American countries, this cake may be simply known as "beet and chocolate cake" or "beet sponge cake," although the specific name varies by region. The incorporation of beets not only provides a unique flavor and a moist texture to the cake but also adds a vibrant color and additional nutrients.

Furthermore, it has spread to different places in various versions, but always maintaining the fusion of chocolate and beets as the main characters. This cake is especially popular among those looking for desserts with natural ingredients, and in some countries, it is a common option for those with vegetarian diets or who avoid dairy products, as beets can replace some of the traditional fats in the preparation.

How to Make Chocolate Beet Cake

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: unbleached flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, beets, unsweetened chocolate, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Set aside.

Combine the sugar, eggs, and oil in a mixing bowl.

Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Incorporate the beets, cooled chocolate, and vanilla.

Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating well after each addition.

Pour into the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the cake is done.

Cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Cover and let rest overnight to enhance the flavor.

Finally, dust with powdered sugar before serving for a sweet and decorative touch.

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Ingredients (10)

  • Unbleached Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Beetroot
  • Unsweetened Chocolate
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Powdered Sugar

Instructions (20 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. 2 Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan
  3. 3 Sift together the flour
  4. 4 baking soda
  5. 5 and salt
  6. 6 Set aside
  7. 7 Combine the sugar
  8. 8 eggs
  9. 9 and oil in a mixing bowl
  10. 10 Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes
  11. 11 Mix in the beets
  12. 12 cold chocolate
  13. 13 and vanilla
  14. 14 Gradually add the dry ingredients
  15. 15 beating well after each addition
  16. 16 Pour into the prepared baking pan
  17. 17 Bake for 25 minutes or until the cake is done
  18. 18 Cool in the pan on a wire rack
  19. 19 Cover and let stand overnight to enhance the flavor
  20. 20 Dust with powdered sugar