Vegan Chocolate Beetroot Cake

For the Cake:
2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
½ cup (120ml) whole milk
½ cup (80g) rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
For the Vanilla Buttercream:
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups (440g) powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Extra sprinkles for decoration
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter & sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add egg whites & vanilla: Beat in egg whites one at a time, then add vanilla.
Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients: Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk and milk, beginning and ending with dry.
Fold in sprinkles gently using a spatula.
Bake: Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Beat the butter until creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Add cream/milk one tablespoon at a time until smooth and spreadable.
Frost the cooled cake and top with sprinkles.
This cake is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any fun occasion. Use themed sprinkles to match the event!
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