Vegan Beetroot Chocolate Cake offers a modern take on classic chocolate cake using the natural sweetness and moisture of beets.
This cake stands out for its rich flavor and moist texture, all without animal products.
It was created to provide decadent, vegan desserts and quickly became a favorite in plant-based diet communities.
Let’s go cook.
Gather the following ingredients
To make this cake, you will need two cups of all-purpose flour, one cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, one and a half cups of granulated sugar, two teaspoons of baking powder, one teaspoon of baking soda, half a teaspoon of salt, a cup of vegetable oil. , two cups of pureed cooked beets (from four medium beets), a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a cup of almond milk.
Preparing the beet puree
Start by thoroughly washing four medium-sized beets.
Wrap them in foil and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about an hour or until tender.
Once cooled, remove the skin: it should come off easily.
Cut the beets into pieces and blend in a food processor until smooth. Measure out two cups for the cake batter.
Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together two cups of all-purpose flour with one cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to make sure there are no lumps.
Add one and a half cups of granulated sugar, two teaspoons of baking powder, one teaspoon of baking soda and half a teaspoon of salt.
Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Pour in a cup of vegetable oil and add the beetroot puree from the first step.
Include a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Gradually add a cup of almond milk, mixing until smooth.
Be careful to avoid overmixing when combining these wet ingredients with the dry ingredients to ensure the dough remains light and airy.
Bake your cake
Pour the batter into two greased nine-inch round cake pans or a similarly sized baking dish lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once finished, it is important to allow the cakes to cool completely before applying icing or serving them as desired.
