Double chocolate beetroot cake

Step 1/5

• olive oil (for greasing)
• 21⅔ g flour
• 29⅛ g sugar
• 10 g black cocoa powder
• salt
• ¼ tsp baking powder

• oven
• springform pan
• large bowl

Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F (top and bottom heat). Grease springform pan with olive oil. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix the flour with sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

Step 2/5

• 30 g red beets (cooked)
• 25 ml olive oil
• ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ eggs

• cutting board
• knife
• blender
• large bowl
• whisk

Dice the cooked beetroot, add to a blender, and purée. Combine in a large mixing bowl with the olive oil and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well.

Step 3/5

Mix the wet ingredients with the dry and stir until well combined. Transfer batter to the greased springform pan and smooth.

Step 4/5

• aluminum foil

Bake on the middle track of the oven for approx. 35—45 min. Cover for the last 10 min. with aluminum foil. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 5/5

• 13⅓ g bittersweet chocolate
• 13⅓ g cream
• ⅓ tbsp cherry jam
• ⅛ tbsp black cocoa powder (for dusting)
• rosemary (for garnish)

• heatproof bowl
• saucepan
• rubber spatula

Remove the cake from the oven and let cool in the pan for approx. 20—30 min. before turning out onto a cooling rack. Meanwhile, break chocolate into pieces into a heatproof bowl set over a small saucepan of simmering water. Add cream and cherry jam, and stir until combined and melted. Drizzle over the cake, then dust with cocoa powder. If desired, garnish with some rosemary. Wait for chocolate to set and enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!