Description
A rich and dense gluten-free chocolate cake made with beets, offering a unique blend of flavors with coconut sugar and almond flour.
Ingredients
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- 1-1/2 cups (360 ml) almond meal
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown rice flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1-1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1-1/2 cups (360 ml) coconut sugar
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) cacao powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 3 medium beets
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- Bring a full pot of water to a boil and add the beets with the peel on. Boil for about 25-30 minutes until the beets are soft when poked with a fork. Drain the water and allow the beets to cool.
- Once cooled, peel and chop the beets into small pieces. Place them in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond meal, brown rice flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, coconut sugar, and cacao powder. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the beet puree to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Coconut sugar can be replaced with regular cane sugar in a 1:1 ratio if needed.
- The cake is dense and moist due to the beets, which also add nutritional benefits like folate and Vitamin C.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 55