Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Vegan Beetroot Chocolate Cake. The earthy sweetness of beets pairs perfectly with the deep cocoa tones, creating a decadent yet wholesome dessert. Topped with a luscious chocolate glaze, this cake is a true delight for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 240 g (1 ¾ cups) raw red beet (beetroot) weighed after peeling
- 180 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 60 g (¾ cup) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Half batch (120 ml / ½ cup) vegan buttermilk
- 170 g (1 cup) coconut sugar
- 80 g (⅓ cup) vegan Greek-style yogurt
- 100 ml (⅓ cup + 4 teaspoons) olive oil
- 45 ml (1 shot) espresso or strong coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Topping (optional):
- 80 g (2.8 oz) dark chocolate
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to fan-forced 170°C/340°F or conventional 180°C/356°F. Lightly grease an 8″ loaf tin and place a sling of parchment paper into it to help lift the cake out once baked.
- Prepare the beets: Wash, peel, and cut the beets.
- Mix dry ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Puree beets: Blend beetroot and vegan buttermilk until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: Whisk sugar, yogurt, oil, espresso, and vanilla. Combine with pureed beets.
- Make the batter: Combine dry and wet ingredients.
- Bake: Bake at 170°C for 55 minutes.
- Cool and glaze: Cool, then glaze with melted chocolate and soy milk.
Notes
- Raw Beetroot: Fresh raw beetroot, weighed after washing and peeling.
- Cocoa Powder: Dutch-processed recommended for intense flavor.
- Vegan Buttermilk: Full recipe and instructions linked in the pink text.
- Coconut Sugar: Swap with brown sugar or raw cane sugar.
- Greek-Style Yogurt: Substitute with vegan sour cream, vegan skyr, soft silken tofu, or very thick coconut yogurt.
- Olive Oil: Swap with canola oil, sunflower oil, or light olive oil.
- Baking Time: Adjust bake time if using a conventional oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 280 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
