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Beet Red Velvet Cake

Wild Red Velvet Cake

Silvan Goddin
This cake utilizes ingredients native to North America to simulate the flavors of traditional red velvet cake.
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 3 large beets to get 1.5 cups grated raw beets
  • 1/2 cup cherry pit flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup acorn flour or sub all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 3 large eggs

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temp
  • 1/2 cup salted butter room temp
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp beet juice
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Peel your beets and grate on a small grater until you have about 1.5 cups. Transfer to a colander and press with the back of a large spoon or squeeze with your hands to remove most of the juice from the beets. Save this juice to color your icing!
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar and oil until smooth.
  • Sift the flours into a separate bowl and add the baking powder, sugar and salt. Stir until combined.
  • Whisk the dry mixture into the wet mixture, then stir in the grated beets. Take a moment to admire the amazingly vibrant pink color beets produce.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-35 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool while you make your icing.

For the Frosting

  • Beat together the cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  • While the mixer is running, gradually add the powdered sugar until well incorporated.
  • Mix together the beet and lemon juice and add to the frosting, then spread on your cake once it has cooled slightly.