(for the sponge)
3/4 cup plus 2 T salted butter, diced
3.5 oz. 70% dark chocolate, broken into pieces
7 oz. cooked beets, finely grated
1 3/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted
1 t baking powder
2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
1 cup plus 3 T dark brown sugar
4 extra large eggs
(for the frosting)
2/3 cup condensed milk
1/2 t vanilla extract
3 T unsalted butter, diced
3.5 oz. 70% dark chocolate, chopped
confetti of your choice (optional)
[how to make]
(for the sponge)
*Grease 2 cake pans, and line with parchment paper.
*Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
*Place the butter in a medium pot over low heat and heat gently for about 1 minute, until melted.
*Remove the pot from the heat and add the chocolate.
*Let rest for 5 minutes, then stir until the chocolate has melted.
*Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
*Place the beets in a large mixing bowl.
*Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour, baking powder, cocoa sugar, and eggs, then stir int eh cooled butter and chocolate mixture until fully combined.
*Divide the mixture between the two cake pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centers comes out clean.
*Let cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
(for the frosting)
*Pour the condensed milk into a small pot with the vanilla and warm it over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning, until the milk is hot but not boiling.
*Remove the pot from the heat and add the butter and chocolate.
*Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir until the butter and chocolate have melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool until spreadable (about 1 hour).
(for the assembly)
*Spread one sponge, top-side down, evenly with half the frosting.
*Stack the second sponge on top and spread with the remaining frosting to finish.
*Decorate the top with confetti of your choice, if you like.
-makes 8 to 10-
Note: I adapted the recipe from "The big book of Amazing Cakes" by The Great British Baking Show.
Labels: beets cake recipe, chocolate cake recipe, Valentine Cake recipe
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