CHOCOLATE BEETROOT MUFFINS

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Saw this on a tv cookery programme. Even beetroot haters will like these ...because they can't taste the beetroot, but it makes the muffins moist.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 ounces cocoa powder
6 1/2 ounces plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
8 1/2 ounces caster sugar
8 1/2 ounces cooked and peeled beetroots
3 large eggs
7 fluid ounces corn oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
icing sugar or confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Line paper muffin cases in a 12-mould muffin tin.
  • Sift the cocoa powder, flour and baking powder into a bowl.
  • Mix in the sugar, and set aside.
  • Purée the beetroot in a food processor.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla and oil and blend until smooth.
  • Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, add the beetroot mixture and lightly mix.
  • Divide this mixture over the 12 muffin cases.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on your oven, or until the top is firm when pressed with a finger.
  • Cool on a wire rack and dust with icing sugar to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 95.2, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 22, Protein 4.8

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