BEET CAKES WITH SWEET GREEK YOGURT

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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, to grease baking pans
3 to 4 medium beets, to make 1 1/4 cups finely chopped
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 cup applesauce
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Sweet Greek Yogurt, recipe follows
Beet Garnish, recipe follows
2 cups unsweetened Greek yogurt
1/4 cup honey
1 small beet
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease 4 individual baking dishes with butter (oven proof ramekins or cocotte dishes work well). Peel beets and cut into pieces so they can fit comfortably in a food processor. Process with blade attachment until finely chopped.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. In a separate bowl, mix molasses, applesauce, eggs, buttermilk, and sugar together. Now mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients, add a pinch of salt, and then fold in the processed beets.
  • Set ramekins out on a sheet tray. Divide batter amongst ramekins and bake in the oven for 20 to25 minutes until they have puffed up and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Serve with Sweet Greek Yogurt and top with Beet Garnish and powdered sugar.
  • Combine yogurt and honey in a mixing bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon so they are just combined. Serve with warm beet cake.
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Preheat oven to 150 degrees F.
  • Shave the beet into thin slices using a mandoline or sharp knife. Line a roasting dish with parchment and set the beets out in a single layer on the tray. Top with powdered sugar. Cover with another sheet of parchment, carefully pressing out any air bubbles. Top with another tray to add weight and bake on a low temperature to dehydrate the beet slices without over-cooking them. Bake for 2 to 3 hours, until dry and crispy. Use as a garnish on top of the beet cakes.
  • Yield: 4 servings

Smartnick Leeweekend
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Overall, I thought these beet cakes were a good recipe. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely make them again.


random hex
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These cakes were a little too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were a bit lighter and fluffier.


Binita Kandel
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and these beet cakes definitely fit the bill. They were unique and delicious.


Spirit Frost
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These cakes are a great way to use up leftover beets. I had a bunch of beets that were starting to go bad, and these cakes were a great way to use them up.


Kayla Giles
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I've never had beet cakes before, but I'm definitely a fan now. These were so good!


Daanniii
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I made these cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


kadri Palmeos
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These cakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!


Sahil Imran
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I actually really enjoyed these cakes. They were moist and flavorful, and the yogurt topping was a great addition.


Isabella Fink
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These beet cakes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved them.


Timmyraul
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I found that the cakes were a bit dry, but the yogurt topping helped to moisten them up. Overall, they were a good recipe.


Hasnain Choudhury
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These cakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but the texture was great.


Boluwatife Oladipupo
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I love the vibrant color of these cakes! They're also really easy to make, and the yogurt topping is a nice touch.


Mdshihab hassan
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I've made these beet cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt topping is a great way to balance out the sweetness of the beets.


KI RAN
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These beet cakes were a hit with my family! The sweet Greek yogurt was the perfect topping.