I went into Whitehave to do the week. I popped into WH Smiths and lo and behold they had all the Baking Heaven Magazines that I have been looking for. Last time I asked in there about them, they didn't know what I was on about. I got treated to Baking Heaven and Cake Decoration Heaven. I've had a quick look at the Cake Decoration, but not a good look - due to being busy!
Here is the recipe for the Beetroot & Chocolate Cupcakes. They are lovely and moist.
Beetroot & Chocolate Cupcakes
- 7oz/200g sr flour
- 1 3/4oz/ 50g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 9oz/250g caster sugar
- 10 1/2 oz/300g beetroot, cooked and peeled
- 3 large eggs
- 7fl oz/200ml sunflower oil
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Preheat the oven to 190/375/gm5. Line muffin tin with miffin papers
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt, then stir in the caster sugar
- Puree the beetroot, then add the eggs one at a time. The gradually pour in the oil and vanilla essence
- Gradually pour in and mix the wet mix into the dry mix. Mix until smooth
- Divide the batter into the muffin cases
- Place in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the sponge has risen
3 comments:
From now on, I am going to make sure that I've eaten before reading your blog. Might lessen the possibility of me drooling all over my keyboard.
I find your posts about your baking so much more appetizing than any professional food magazine. I think it's because when I see the Professional Food Magazines, the bakery items remind me of props instead of something you would actually eat. Your photos actually represent REAL food, baked by YOU in a home kitchen, and meant to be eaten. I can almost smell them.
Darn it, now I am drooling again.
Okay , , I know beet root is the root of a beet, but why is it put into cupcakes?
Luneray - Your comments are beyond kind, I'm very touched. I hope that one day I can bake for you! x
Paula - I hope we are talking about the same thing here? It's put into cakes for colouring, moisture and a bit of sweetness. Beetroot works really well with chocolate. Plus I love it roasted with a Sunday Dinner!
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