15 Sep 2016

Chocolate Beetroot Cake (GF)

Chocolate Beetroot Cake (GF)

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup raw cacao
  • 1 medium raw beetroot, peeled and finely chopped in food processor (approx 3/4 cup)
  • 2 cups almond meal
  • 3 eggs (beaten in separate small bowl)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
  • 3 teaspoons Gluten Free baking powder

Method:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line cake tin with grease proof paper.
  • Peel and quarter the beetroot and pulse in food processor until finely chopped.
  • Add coconut oil, maple syrup, cacao and beetroot into a saucepan. Place over low heat for a couple of minutes, stirring often, until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture resembles a smooth chocolate sauce.
  • Mix together the almond meal, coconut palm sugar and baking powder in a large bowl until combined.
  • Add the beaten eggs and chocolate/beetroot mix into the bowl and stir until completely combined.
  • Pour the mix into the lined cake tin and pop in the oven for 30-40minutes or until cooked through.
  • Leave to cool before removing from tin.
  • Tip – if you don’t have a food processor, you can finely grate the beetroot instead!!!

    Chocolate Icing:

    Ingredients:

    • 3/4 cup of organic dark chocolate (broken into pieces)
    • 1/4 cup organic coconut cream

    Method:

  • Melt chocolate in a saucepan over very low heat.
  • Once melted, remove from heat and pour in coconut cream and beat until combined.
  • Leave to cool for a few minutes then continue to beat until smooth and glossy.
  • Apply when cake is completely cool.
  • Serve and Enjoy!
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