Chocolate Beet Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Beet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 beets medium; 1 1/4 cups flour all-purpose; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs separated; 1 cup sugar; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped; 1/4 cup brewed coffee hot strong, or espresso; whipped cream; shaved chocolate

Servings: persons

2 beets medium
1 1/4 cups flour all-purpose
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs separated
1 cup sugar
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
1/4 cup brewed coffee hot strong, or espresso
whipped cream
shaved chocolate

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F
2
Grease 8- or 9-inch springform pan.
3
Attach Spiralizer Attachment to KitchenAid(R) Stand Mixer. Center one beet on fruit and vegetable skewer; attach to Spiralizer. Attach peeling blade fine spiralizing blade and position at end of beet. Place medium bowl below blade to catch beet and peel. Turn stand mixer to speed 4 and process until blade reaches end of beet. Repeat with remaining beet.
4
Spread beets on large baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until beets are fork tender. Cool completely. Cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
5
Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0F. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into small bowl. Remove Spiralizer from stand mixer; attach wire whip. Whip egg whites in mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, whipping until mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
6
Melt chocolate in small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Stir in coffee until well blended. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Stir in egg yolks one at a time. Stir in beets. Fold in egg whites, then flour mixture. Spread batter in prepared pan; smooth top.
7
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Run knife around edge of pan to loosen cake. Remove side of pan. Serve with whipped cream and shaved chocolate, if desired.

774

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 beets medium, 1 1/4 cups flour all-purpose, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Beet Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Beet Cake

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