How to Make Red Velvet Cake with Beets - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red Velvet Cake is a classic dessert that has been loved for generations. It's known for its rich, moist texture and vibrant red color, and it's often a hit at parties and special occasions. But what if I told you that you could make a Red Velvet Cake that's not only delicious, but also healthier and more natural?

That's right – in this recipe, we're going to use beets to give our Red Velvet Cake its signature red hue. Beets are a superfood that's packed with vitamins and minerals, an...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup pureed cooked beets
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, buttermilk, beets, oil, eggs, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla extract, vinegar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add flour mixture gradually to the bowl, stirring after each addition just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap pan firmly to settle the batter and remove large bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 160mg