, Step by step
Chocolate, beetroot, and orange cake
A lovely cake that's rich in nutrients.
Method
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Step 1
Roughly chop the chocolate into pieces, cut the butter into cubes and place both in a bowl over a pan of simmering water to melt.
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Step 2
When the chocolate and butter have melted, put into a food processor or blender with the grated beetroot and vanilla and pulse until the ingredients have combined.
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Step 3
Put the sugar and eggs into a large bowl and beat with a whisk for 1 minute.
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Step 4
Use a large metal spoon to fold the beetroot mix into the whisked egg mixture. Try to conserve as much air in the mixture as you can.
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Step 5
Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, add the orange zest and then gently fold these in to make a smooth batter.
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Step 6
Grease a square cake tin and line it with greaseproof parchment.
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Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 25 minutes, or until risen all over.
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Step 8
Cool completely in the tin before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Beetroot is rich in minerals, such as iron and potassium.
It is a great ingredient for cakes, adding moisture and sweetness, as well as nutrients.
DR JULIET GRAY, COMPANY NUTRITIONIST