Gluten-Free Chocolate-Beet Cake with Dairy-Free Chocolate Icing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Gluten-Free Chocolate-Beet Cake with Dairy-Free Chocolate Icing
75 min.
10
552kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with our delectable Gluten-Free Chocolate-Beet Cake, topped off with a luscious Dairy-Free Chocolate Icing. This dessert is a perfect blend of rich chocolatey goodness and subtle earthy sweetness from the beets, making it a delightful treat for everyone, whether they follow a gluten-free or dairy-free lifestyle or not.

This cake is not just a feast for the eyes but also a nutritional powerhouse. Beets bring natural sweetness and moisture to the cake while packing it with vibrant color and essential nutrients. Combined with the deep flavors of quality cocoa powder and the wholesome goodness of coconut, every bite of this moist cake is a delight you won't want to miss!

With only 75 minutes of preparation, you can impress your friends and family with this stunning dessert. Perfect for special occasions or simply as a weekday treat, the Gluten-Free Chocolate-Beet Cake will leave your guests begging for seconds. Plus, by using some alternative ingredients and smart substitutions, it caters to various dietary restrictions without sacrificing flavor.

So, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply have a craving for something sweet, this delightful cake is sure to satisfy. Try this recipe today, and elevate your dessert game to new levels!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cups beets packed grated
  • cup cocoa powder 
  • tablespoons 1/4 cup dried cranberry (juice sweetened if possible) 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons oil 
  • cups potato flour whole (year-round: flour, all purpose, pastry or spelt)
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 
  • cup semi chocolate chips for soy-free and nut-free]
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • cups coconut or unsweetened sweetened packed grated for (settle )
  • tablespoon vanilla 
  • cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix the first set of ingredients in a bowl and set aside. In a food processor, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the oil and vanilla and mix to combine.
  4. Add the juice alternately with the reserved dry mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, pulsing only 2-3 times, until combined.
  5. Add the coconut and beets, and pulse just 2-3 times to combine.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased tube pan and bake about one hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Invert the cake and let it cool.
  7. Serve as is or with chocolate icing.Melt the ingredients on a very low flame, or in the microwave for 1 minute.
  8. Whisk until smooth.
  9. Spread on the cake and let the icing form up before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories552kcal
Protein5.83%
Fat42.82%
Carbs51.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.21
Glycemic Load
19.72
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.741739257522%

Flavonoids

Catechin
5.57mg
Epicatechin
16.89mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:551.99kcal
27.6%
Fat:27.72g
42.65%
Saturated Fat:15.71g
98.19%
Carbohydrates:74.79g
24.93%
Net Carbohydrates:64.36g
23.4%
Sugar:37.42g
41.58%
Cholesterol:50.18mg
16.73%
Sodium:321.96mg
14%
Alcohol:0.45g
100%
Alcohol %:0.31%
100%
Caffeine:35.26mg
11.75%
Protein:8.5g
16.99%
Manganese:1.28mg
63.88%
Fiber:10.43g
41.72%
Copper:0.79mg
39.68%
Magnesium:122.32mg
30.58%
Phosphorus:267.92mg
26.79%
Potassium:801.22mg
22.89%
Iron:4.05mg
22.51%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.25%
Folate:62.99µg
15.75%
Selenium:10.73µg
15.33%
Calcium:132.52mg
13.25%
Zinc:1.9mg
12.65%
Vitamin K:11.85µg
11.29%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.71%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.59%
Vitamin B3:1.72mg
8.59%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.6%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.3%
Vitamin C:3.75mg
4.54%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.5%
Vitamin A:95.09IU
1.9%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.76%