ORANGE-BEET CAKE
In the same family as carrot cake, this version is lower in calories and fat, but still flavorful and moist. See who guesses the secret ingredient! This cake improves in flavor 2-3 days after baking.
Provided by momaphet
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring raisins and orange juice to a boil in a non-reactive sauce pan, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, strain, retaining liguid, set aside raisins and return liquid to sauce pan simmer and reduce to about 3 TBLS (about 7 mins).
- Grease a 9" springform pan, line with parchment, grease and dust with flour.
- Stir together dry ingredients except sugars, set aside.
- Whisk the yolks slightly then whisk in oil 1 TBLS at a time, continuing till yolks are emulsified. Stir in zest, brown sugar, beets and raisins; fold in flour mixture.
- In a seperate bowl beat whites until soft peaks form, sprinke in white sugar a little and then beat for 1 minute more.
- Stir 1/4 whites into the cake batter to lighten, then fold in the the rest of the whites, pour into springform pan and level.
- Bake just until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes; carefully remove cake from pan and place on serving plate, reheat orange juice then brush over the top of the warm cake.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Tomzy John
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I decided to try this recipe anyway and I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the beets added a subtle sweetness that I really enjoyed.
Badrea Mamaco
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors of the orange and beets were perfectly balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Mohammad Leton
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 5-star rating if it weren't for the fact that it was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Mohammed Belayethossain
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I made it with my kids and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Subhadra Nepali
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so unique and delicious. I've made it for several potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jannet Jannie
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange-beet glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Real Cricket
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
tx sumon
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it! The cake was surprisingly delicious. The beets added a subtle sweetness and earthiness that paired well with the orange flavor.
Irene Chipato
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the beets and the cake was very moist.
Fifi Amaral
[email protected]This orange beet cake was a delightful surprise! The flavors of orange and beet complemented each other beautifully, and the cake was moist and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.