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Purple Velvet Torte (Beet Cake)

Purple Velvet Torte (Beet Cake) Recipe

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/
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: < 4 Hours, Dessert, Free Of..., Kosher
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 1 cake
Calories: 164kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 66g | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 74.4mg | Sodium: 177.5mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 3.6g