I've done a lot with them, over the last few years, but Paul still isn't a fan.
This recipe may have finally turned him around. As the reviews on the website said (which I should have read beforehand) the batter is too thick for a blender. I ended up having to scrape it into a bowl to finish making it, because I was in pretty real danger of burning out the motor. But eventually a startlingly red batter forms, which bakes to a delectably rich, moist chocolate cake. Paul said I should use this recipe every time I want to make a chocolate cake from here on in. So that's a very good sign.
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Crazy how dudes can go from "I really don't like this one thing" to "every time to make this, make sure you add that same thing" in the space of exactly one recipe. Total dude thing there. Cheers!
I love beetroot and have always wanted to try the cake version! Your loaf cake looks really good, really moist and dark! I wonder if the ready cooked (without vinegar) would work okay? Have used it in cookies with success..
It does look gloriously rich and chocolatey. Love the use of beetroot!
That does look like a particularly moist delicious chocolate cake. I don't think I'm much of a fan of beetroot, but perhaps I'll have to have a rethink and try this.
It was a damn fine cake - moist and dense.
Oooh. I shall have a go at this. I take it the cooked beetroot hasn't been soaked in malt vinegar . . . . . *runs*.
I have yet to dive into the chocolate and beetroot combination. But seeing this, and a recipe for Chocolate Beetroot Brownies, a think I am ready.
That's a good recommendation from Paul, Foodycat. I've made chocolate cakes from raw beetroot, but not cooked. As this uses oil, I can happily try it!
Steve - crazy thing about men? I couldn't POSSIBLY comment!
Anne - I think the ready cooked would be fine. I boiled these, but those vac-packed ones are very very good.
Leaf - I had a moment when I thought it was TOO chocolatey!
C - well this is what you can do if you happen to have some.
Cap'n - I am glad you enjoyed it!
Jude - you are correct! Just boiled.
James - this was my first outing with it. It's really good.
Suelle - I will be interested to hear what you think. Your tasters are used to a much higher standard than mine is!
I'm glad you got him to change his mind. The cake sounds wonderful. I hope you have a great weekend. Blessings...Mary
Have you tried roasting radishes? I am not a great fan of raw radishes, but I like when they are part of a root roast.
Mary - thank you! And to you!
Simona - I have never roasted a radish! What a good idea! Thanks!
I made a brownie with beets once and it was pretty good, but this cake looks even better. ;-)
omg you know what, I just did almost the exact same thing. beetroot chocolate brownies instead though, haha less room for error. unlike paul, i love beetroot though, so i need no convincing;)
Oh MAN! I was going to make Guinness choc cake for St P's but there are these two beet root s languishing in the veg bin. Something tells me if I use them in a cake instead of the stout, the latter will not go to waste!
What recipe did you use?
Deb - brownies would be good too!
Shu Han - I have come around to beetroot, but it isn't my most favourite thing.
Emily - I linked to the recipe in the post.
That looks very inviting indeed. I've made a few chocolate cakes with beetroot now and they've all been good.
That looks really yummy this is definitely a double treat! Can't wait to try this one out.
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