Red Velvet Cake with Beets

3.90 (12)
⏱ 50 mins 🍽 ['10', '1 9x13-inch cake'] 🌶 american 🏷 Dessert

This distinctive red velvet cake uses pureed cooked beets to achieve a beautiful colour and add extra moisture to the crumb. The recipe combines classic ingredients like buttermilk, cocoa powder and a hint of vinegar for that signature tangy flavour. Baked in a 9x13-inch pan, it results in a stunning dessert that is delicious served plain or with your favourite frosting. The total preparation and baking time is around 50 minutes.

Red Velvet Cake with Beets

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup pureed cooked beets
  • 0.5 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

Method

  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch cake pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift the all-purpose flour together with the baking powder.
  3. Take another large bowl and whisk the white sugar, buttermilk, pureed beets, vegetable oil, eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, red food colouring, vanilla extract, vinegar, baking soda and salt. Gradually mix the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined after each addition. Transfer the cake batter to your prepared pan. Firmly tap the pan on the counter to settle the batter and eliminate any large air pockets.
  4. Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into its centre comes out clean.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories386 kcal
Fat13 g
Sugars33 g
Protein6 g
Sodium510 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert
Cuisineamerican
Authorsopenia