Beetroot Chocolate Cake

1. 1

   Boil unpeeled beetroot for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Drain, peel, cool and puree beetroot to make 1 1/2 cups of pureed beetroot.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 180C Lightly oil and flour a 25 cm cake tin.

4. 4

   Place flour, sugar, cocoa, and baking powder in a large bowl, and mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Add the chopped nuts if using.

6. 6

   In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and beetroot.

7. 7

   Fold into the dry ingredients with melted chocolate.

8. 8

   Place in cake tin.

9. 9

   Bake 45-55 minutes.

10. 10

    Turn out onto rack and cool.

11. 11

    Served slightly warm with fresh cream makes a delicious dessert.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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