Beetroot Chocolate Cake

Beetroot Chocolate Cake

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

256kcal

Sugar

13g

Fat

1g

Fiber

6g

Sat fat

9g

Protein

5g

Carbs

34g

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

29% of RDI

Magnesium

72% of RDI

Vitamin C

1% of RDI

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

72% of RDI

Folate

37% of RDI

Good to know

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