For a more intense chocolate flavor, use black cocoa powder. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the beet puree for enhanced aroma. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or cocoa powder for an elegant finish.
Indulge in the decadence of this surprisingly nutritious Dark Chocolate Beet Cake! Earthy beets enhance the rich chocolate flavor, creating a moist, unforgettable dessert that's secretly packed with goodness. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a healthy twist.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 10-inch round cake pan. (5 minutes)
Puree beets in a food processor or blender until the consistency is smooth and no lumps remain. Add eggs and blend for a few seconds more. (10 minutes)
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix in butter. Gradually pour the beet puree into the dry ingredients while mixing on low speed to combine. Pour batter into the prepared pan. (10 minutes)
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack and cooling completely. (50 minutes)
For a more intense chocolate flavor, use black cocoa powder. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the beet puree for enhanced aroma. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or cocoa powder for an elegant finish.
Felton Runolfsdottir
Jun 26, 2025My kids had no idea there were beets in it! This is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables.
Dasia Schneider
Jun 13, 2025I was skeptical about the beets, but this cake is AMAZING! So moist and chocolatey!
Jaydon Nitzsche
Jun 10, 2025The cake was easy to make, and the instructions were clear. I'll definitely be making this again!