I, who have never celebrated Valentine's Day, decided this year to make a cake dedicated to love, because I adore recipes decorated according to the season and the truth is, there's no better gift than something made by us with much love, isn't that right?
This cake, besides being wonderful, doesn't have any added fat! If you like beets, this recipe is really for you! If you don't like them, I warn you that you'll feel a bit of the earthy taste they have, although very well disguised. So, if you're a fan, grab your beets and let's get to work.
For the cake batter you need:
- Cooked beet
- Coconut sugar
- Eggs
- Plant-based drink
- Vanilla essence or yummy drops
- Whole wheat flour or other
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
Ingredients for the cream:
- Low-fat cream cheese
- Low-fat whipped fresh cheese
- Vanilla essence or yummy drops
What beet to use?
I bought pre-cooked packaged beets, which you can see in the images below. You can also cook your own beets at home.
![Beterraba Embalada [FRENTE]](https://anaazevedo.com/images/post/beet-01.jpg "Beterraba Embalada [FRENTE]")
![Beterraba Embalada [TRÁS]](https://anaazevedo.com/images/post/beet-02.jpg "Beterraba Embalada [TRÁS]")
Which plant-based drink to use?
Any one will work, as well as milk.
What other flour can I use?
Practically any flour will serve, for example oat, rye or spelt.
What is the tin size?
My tin is very small, with a diameter of about 20 centimeters. If you want a larger recipe, increase the amounts of all ingredients, for example, to double.
Which cheese to use?
For the cream cheese I used a low-fat Philadelphia-style spread, for the whipped cheese I used typical low-fat whipped fresh cheese from Mercadona or Lidl. Another option is also natural sky yogurt (but more bitter) or vanilla-flavored, to sweeten if you don't have vanilla.
Recipe: Beet Red Velvet Cake
Preparation Time
20 min
Cooking Time
45 min
Total Time
65 min
Servings
12
Ingredients
Preparation
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First step
Preheat the oven to 185ºC (365ºF). In a blender add the beet, sugar, plant-based drink and vanilla. Blend everything very well.
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Second step
Separate the yolks from the whites and add the yolks to the initial mixture. Mix everything well.
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Third step
Add the flour and cocoa to the mixture and mix everything well. Set aside.
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Fourth step
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and add to the previous mixture. Fold in carefully.
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Fifth step
Add the baking powder and fold in.
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Sixth step
Add the batter to a round baking tin previously greased with coconut oil and bake for 45 minutes.
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Seventh step
While it bakes, prepare the cream: add all the ingredients to a container and beat everything well. Set aside.
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Eighth step
When baked, remove from the oven and let cool for an hour or two.
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Ninth step
Split the cake into two layers. Place 2/3 of the cream on top of the first layer. Place the second layer and add the remaining cream to the top.
Nutritional information
Beet Red Velvet Cake
Per serving (1 slice of 12)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139kcal | |
| Fat | 4,9g | |
| Saturated | 2,6g | |
| Carbohydrates | 17,5g | |
| Fiber | 1,9g | |
| Sugars | 7g | |
| Protein | 5,6g | |
| Sodium | 21,5mg | |
