Beetroot Chocolate Cake

Beetroot Chocolate Cake

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

256kcal

Sugar

Sugar

13g

Fat

Fat

1g

Fiber

Fiber

6g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

9g

Protein

Protein

5g

Carbs

Carbs

34g

Sodium

Sodium

30mg

Ingredients

- 2 tbsp Flaxseed meal
- 6 tbsp Water
- 225g / 7.94oz self-raising Whole-wheat flour
- 65g / 2.29oz raw Cacao powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 125ml / 4.23fl oz Maple syrup
- 125ml / 4.23fl oz Plant milk
- 80ml / 2.71fl oz melted Coconut oil
- 250g / 8.82oz cooked Beetroot
- 100g / 3.53oz chopped Dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp Coconut cream

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Combine 2 tbsp Flaxseed meal with 6 tbsp Water and let set for 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, mix 225g / 7.94oz Whole-wheat flour, 65g / 2.29oz raw Cacao powder, and 1 tsp Vanilla extract. Add the flax eggs, 250g / 8.82oz cooked Beetroot, and 125ml / 4.23fl oz Maple syrup, and stir to combine.
4. Add 125ml / 4.23fl oz Plant milk and 80ml / 2.71fl oz melted Coconut oil, and stir well.
5. Pour the batter into a lined cake pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
6. For the ganache, melt 100g / 3.53oz chopped Dark chocolate and 2 tbsp Coconut cream in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth. Spread over the cake and decorate with beetroot powder if desired.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

29% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

72% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

1% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

72% of RDI

Folate

Folate

37% of RDI

Good to know

For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat flour. Beetroot powder for decoration is optional.