Vegan Choc Beetroot Cake

Posted by Nicole Frain in Recipes

Vegan Choc Beetroot Cake recipe from Bulk Nutrients

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Makes: 12Calories: 635Difficulty Level: HardPreparation time: 30 minutesCook time: 0 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 2 scoops (60g) Bulk Nutrients Earth Protein in Chocolate
  • 1 beetroot
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/4 cup cacao butter – melted
  • 1/4 cup macadamia oil, almond oil or coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup no added sugar maple syrup
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/3 cup currents
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 8 medjool dates
  • 1 tablespoon psyllium husk
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • Pinch of salt

For the creamy layer:

  • 75g cacao butter – melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon no added sugar maple syrup
  • 1 can coconut cream – thick component
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil

For the chocolate topping:

  • 75g cacao butter – melted
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts
  • 1/2 cup no added sugar maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

To make the base:

  1. Step 1: Line a standard 8 x 8 inch cake tin with baking paper and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Grate carrot and beetroot in a food processor.
  3. Step 3: Add almonds and coconut and blend until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Add all other ingredients and blend well.
  5. Step 5: Stir by hand in needed. Taste and if it requires more salt or sweetness add additional ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Press mixture into the cake tin and set aside.

To make the creamy layer:

  1. Step 1: Combine all creamy layer ingredients in a processor and blend until smooth. Taste and sweeten if required.
  2. Step 2: Pour over the base.
  3. Step 3: Set in the fridge for two hours before making the chocolate topping.
  4. Step 4: While this sets, cover the cashews for the chocolate topping with melted cacao butter and maple syrup to soften.

To make the chocolate topping:

  1. Step 1: Place all topping ingredients in a blender (except the water) and process until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pour in the water, this will loosen the mixture.
  3. Step 3: Pour chocolate mixture over the creamy layer.
  4. Step 4: Return back to fridge to set overnight.
  5. Step 5: Remove from the fridge and slice with a hot, sharp knife.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle with optional toppings if desired.

Optional toppings: Chocolate drizzle, coconut, blueberries and raspberries.

Nicole is a qualified Personal Trainer and Food Scientist

Nicole Frain

A core part of the Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole's studies have placed her as a Food Science and Nutrition industry leader in Australia.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and more recently competing as an international level cyclist.

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