
It was 2013 when I first made these Chocolate Beet cupcakes and since then it’s always been the only dessert that stunned me. Chocolate and Beetroot?? Whhaaaat? Vegetable in a chocolate cake? Noooooo! But it was all I could see everywhere I went, seriously, it was like a freaking invasion. It drove me crazy, and I just had to see what all the fuss was about.
I don’t know if its because of the beets, but these are such soft, moist, dense cakes! And no, you can’t taste the beets in there at all! So unless you go around telling people, it can be your own little secret. Shh!





Amy says
Beautiful cake Tina! I love beets!! and chocolate!! Can you please send me a piece 🙂
Tina Dawson says
Oh Amy, why stop with a slice… Come on over and I’ll bake u a whole cake!!!
Dora says
Love your cake decor, it’s so simple and effective!!!
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Dora! ?
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
Tina – this is absolutely a stunner! And yes — you are too a great cake decorator — I wish my cakes looked that good. My birthday is in September — and I nominate you to make my cake!
Tina Dawson says
Awww Lisa!!! That means so much! I’d love to bake you so much… gosh how I still wish we lived in the same town! 🙁
Tara says
I am a terrible cake decorator too but yours looks absolutely beautiful! I love the swirls in the frosting and the flowers/chocolate on top. The addition of beet sounds perfect for that moist texture.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Tara! 🙂
Luci's Morsels says
This looks so good and I bet no one would know there is beetroot in this recipe! I love how you garnished it with the chocolate and flower in your first picture too. Beautiful! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Luci!!!
Julia @ HappyFoods Tube says
Love chocolate & beet flavor in baking! Your cake is beautiful.
Tina Dawson says
Thanks Julia!
Ali @ Home & Plate says
What a beautiful looking cake. I never would have known there was beetroot inside. I can’t say I have ever tried the chocolate and beetroot combination but what you don’t know won’t hurt you. Looks delish!
Tina Dawson says
Ali, you won’t taste the beets or even know it’s in there. I promise!
Shashi at Savory Spin says
What a gorgeous cake, Tina! Hehe – couldn’t help laughing at the fact that your hubs knew about the beetroot as he caught you “red-handed”! Btw, I love adding beetroot to chocolate cake and donuts and muffins and just about everything (am a beetroot-loving freak)! Though, usually I add roasted beetroot puree or raw grated beets, but next time you have inspired me to try adding cooked and grated beetroot to a baked treat.
Here’s hoping to see ya tomorrow! Happy Wednesday!
Tina Dawson says
Ha ha! Another beet fanatic! Excellent! Tomorrow cannot get here faster, Shashi!