SAEDNEWS: Beetroot cake is a flavorful and distinctive cake that you can make for Yalda Night and include on your festive table. In this article, we’ve prepared the recipe for making beetroot cake at home.
According to SAEDNEWS, Many of us have learned how to make cakes from watching cooking shows at home. The recipe for beetroot cake is very familiar to Iranian home cooks. Beetroot cake is one of the most delicious cakes and desserts for autumn and winter. You can make it using either raw or cooked beetroot and easily accessible ingredients for birthdays, gatherings, Yalda Night, or even Christmas. If you enjoy making a colorful dessert with beetroot, don’t miss this easy and low-cost Yalda Night treat.
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Fresh beetroot | 3 small (250 g) |
Soft butter | 250 g |
Grated lemon zest | 3 tsp |
Powdered sugar | 1 cup |
Eggs | 4 |
Seedless raisins | 1 cup (150 g) |
All-purpose flour | 2 cups (300 g) |
Baking powder | 2 tsp |
Peel the beetroots and grate them.
Place butter and sugar in a bowl and beat well until combined.
Add the grated lemon zest and mix.
Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Stir in the grated beetroot and raisins using a spoon.
Finally, add the flour and baking powder, mixing well to create a smooth batter.
Grease a baking pan, pour in the batter, and bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for one hour.
After baking, beetroot cake may turn pink or pale red. To achieve a vibrant red color, add a little food coloring or concentrated beetroot juice to the batter.
The main reasons a beetroot cake doesn’t rise properly are:
Not sifting the flour
Separating egg whites from yolks
Not beating the eggs and sugar enough
Using expired baking powder
Opening the oven or pan too early
Stirring the batter in only one direction
