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Paleo Beetroot Chocolate Cake

November 10, 2014
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  • Makes 1 9-inch cake
Author Notes

This is a delicious breakfast or anytime cake, which is also healthy and Paleo/Primal! —Debra Dorn | Azahar Cuisine

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Ingredients
  • 3 cups grated, precooked beetroot
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup raw cacao
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 170C (350F).
  2. In a food processor or blender, beat the beetroots, eggs and olive oil.
  3. Add the honey, vanilla extract, baking soda, sea salt and spices. Blend well.
  4. Add the cocoa powder and coconut flour and mix until well incorporated.
  5. Pour into a greased cake pan of choice. I used a 9-inch diameter tart pan.
  6. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before cutting and serving. Garnish as desired.

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1 Review

Whitney March 26, 2019
This recipe works. I loved it. Super moist. I made some cashew cream to serve with it.