PURPLE VELVET TORTE (BEET CAKE)

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It's amazing what you can do without any flour! I made this purple chocolate cake using beets. Here's the full recipe and post: http://www.elanaspantry.com/purple-velvet-torte/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups grated beets
1 cup agave nectar
4 eggs
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the beets and agave to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until beets are soft.
  • Transfer beet-agave mixture to a blender and puree on highest speed until smooth.
  • Blend in eggs, oil, vanilla, almond extract, cocoa and salt until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Pour batter into a well greased 9-inch cake pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 74.4, Sodium 177.5, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4

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