Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300g)
- Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (3g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground ginger: 1/2 teaspoon (1g)
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Grated beetroot: 1 cup (120g)
- Grated carrot: 1 cup (120g)
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Vegetable oil: 1 cup (240ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the grated beetroot, grated carrot, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 30g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful
- Sweet and slightly spicy
- Vibrant orange color
- Perfect for dessert or a special occasion
User Comments:
- "This cake was absolutely delicious! The combination of beetroot and carrot gave it a unique and irresistible flavor."
- "I love how moist and tender this cake is. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion."
- "This is my new favorite carrot cake recipe. The spices and the beetroot add a wonderful depth of flavor that I've never tasted before."
- "I'm not a huge fan of beetroot, but this cake converted me. It's so good!"
- "This cake is a work of art. It's so beautiful and tastes even better than it looks."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to grate the beetroot and carrot finely for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting or serving.