Beetroot Chocolate Cake

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup cooked beetroot

  pureed or finely grated
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

  or plant-based alternative
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

  optional, for extra richness

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
• 2 In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda,
  and salt.
• 3 In another bowl, mix the beetroot puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract
  until well combined.
• 4 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the
  milk, and mix until smooth.
• 5 Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using.
• 6 Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
• 7 Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
  clean.
• 8 Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
  to cool completely.
• 9 Dust with powdered sugar or frost with chocolate ganache if desired before
  serving.

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