Orange-Beet Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 17
Healthy and flavorful Orange-Beet Cake recipe for dessert or breakfast
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup dark raisin
1 cup fresh orange juice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs , seperated , let whites come to room temp
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dark brown sugar ( Light will work too )
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 beets , peeled and grated ( about 1 1/2 cups )
2/3 cup white sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
318
Sugar
28g
Fat
8g
This Orange-Beet Cake is a flavorful dessert or breakfast dish with a unique color and taste. The cake is made with grated beets, fresh orange juice, raisins, and warm spices. It's a healthier alternative to traditional cakes and baked goods. The beets add a distinct earthy taste and a beautiful pink color to the cake. It can be enjoyed alone or with whipped cream or frosting. Serve it warm or cool, as a special treat or a morning indulgence.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, heat the raisins and orange juice together over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the raisins have absorbed the majority of the juice. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool.
2.In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3.In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks together. Add the vegetable oil, orange zest, vanilla, and brown sugar to the yolks, whisking until thoroughly combined. Add the plain low-fat yogurt, raisins, and grated beets, stirring to mix well.
4.Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold the white sugar into the egg whites to form a meringue.
5.Gently fold the dry ingredients into the beet batter mixture. Once combined, carefully fold in the meringue.
6.Preheat your oven to 350F/175C. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the beet cake batter into the prepared dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

PROS

This Orange-Beet Cake is a delicious, nutritious, and low-fat alternative to regular cake.

The beets add a unique flavor and boost its nutritional value.

It’s easy and quick to make and can be served for breakfast or dessert.

CONS

This cake is relatively low in sugar and fat but still contains high sugar and calorie content due to the added raisins and sugar.

The texture of the cake is slightly dense and moist, which might not appeal to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains beets, which are known for their high nutrition value, including vitamins and minerals like fiber, potassium, iron, and folate.
They are low in fat and calories and thus a great alternative to traditional desserts with high fat and calorie content. Raisins are also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

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