Vegan Chocolate Beetroot Cake

For the chocolate cake layers:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)
For the chocolate ganache filling:
200g (7 oz) semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
200ml (7 fl oz) heavy cream
For the chocolate buttercream frosting:
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
3½ cups (420g) powdered sugar
½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream (add more for smoother consistency)
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
Slowly add hot coffee and mix (batter will be thin).
Pour evenly into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
Heat cream until just boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Chill 15–20 minutes to thicken before spreading between layers.
Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mix well.
Add vanilla and cream. Beat until smooth and spreadable.4. Assemble the cake:
Layer cakes with ganache between each layer.
Frost the top and sides with chocolate buttercream.
Decorate with chocolate curls or shavings (optional).
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