How to substitute beetroot for other ingredients into a cake recipe?
Me and my roommate want to make a batch of brownies, however each of us has their heart set on a different recipe: I want to use one from Serious Eats because it's loaded with cocoa and I have a lot of faith in that site; he wants to use one that uses beetroot because he thinks it's healthier and someone gave him a few that we need to use up. (I thoroughly despise beets but I'm hoping that enough cocoa will cover them up here.)
Is there a way to get the best of both worlds? I've done cakes with shredded carrot and/or apples, and I assume the vegetables mostly contribute liquid and some structure. Is there some general rule I can use to replace some of the ingredients in a cake batter recipe for shredded beetroot other than trial and error?
Best Answer
There isn't a substitution formula, since beets add moisture, structure, and flavor to the batter. Any substitution would therefore be complex and highly recipe-specific.
Instead, I suggest that you start with the BBC recipe and make use of the techniques in Stella Park's recipe, such as the brown butter, the foamed eggs, and the double chocolate, all of which could be added to the BBC recipe.
FWIW, beets are an excellent addition to baked chocolate desserts, making them moister, richer and darker.
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What does beetroot substitute in baking?
What are the best beet alternatives? If you need to replace beets in your next recipe then carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips, or celeriac are all useful options for substituting the root. To replace the leaves then spinach is a great choice.Why is beetroot used in cakes?
Ingredients for beetroot cake Use them raw, preferably. Beets are a natural sweetener and also are loaded with fiber. Sugar. I used both granulated and muscovado sugar, that help creating a deep, moist texture.Is red velvet cake made of beetroot?
You can still find red velvet cake recipes today that call for beet juice. The red color of the beets makes the cake have a more delicious appeal. However, not only do the beets make the cake pretty, but they also make the cake soft. Beets work as a filler that keeps the cake from being dry.What does beetroot cake taste like?
Its earthy taste is perfect with the rich cacao and fruity olive oil, all balanced with a honey-kissed cream cheese frosting. Beetroot is plentiful at farmers' markets now. It's cheap and makes a really great chocolate cake. I used to make chocolate beetroot cake years ago and always roasted the beets first.How to SUBSTITUTE SUGAR in Your Baking \u0026 FREE Chart! Gemma's Bold Baking Bootcamp 2
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