If you’re looking for a delicious and unique cake recipe, look no further than this Red Velvet Beet Cake! This moist and flavorful cake is made with beets, cocoa powder, and cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also easy to make and can be customized to fit any size. Read on to learn how to make a delicious Red Velvet Beet Cake that will be sure to impress your guests!
Red velvet beet cake is a delicious and unique dessert that combines the sweetness of red velvet cake with the earthy flavor of beets. Making this cake is surprisingly easy and can be done in a few simple steps.
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, beat together 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of vegetable oil, and 2 eggs. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Then, add 1 cup of grated beets and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
Finally, pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool before frosting with your favorite cream cheese frosting. Enjoy your delicious red velvet beet cake!
The classic red velvet cake can be made with beets instead of food coloring and you obtain a healthy version of the amazing red velvet cake. It is very suited to kids or people who have to avoid food coloring due to health problems.
Ingredients
- 1 medium size beet, steamed, peeled and pureed
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix well the beet puree with coconut oil then stir in the sugar and vanilla. Sift together the flours, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder and soda.
- Incorporate this mixture into the beet one, alternating with coconut milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a round cake pan, lined with baking paper.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350F for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan then transfer to a serving plate and serve powdered with sugar.
