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Beetroot walnut cake slice served on a plate
Healthy and appetizing cake with beets and walnuts

Beetroot Walnut Cake (Gluten-Free Friendly)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Who said cake can't be a source of health? This cake follows the philosophy of carrot cake but raises the stakes with beets. The earthy sweetness of beets harmonizes perfectly with the oily character of walnuts, while oat fiber nourishes gut flora. Juicy, dense, and guilt-free pleasure where the vegetable is the star.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Functional Dessert

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater (fine mesh)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake tin or pie dish
  • Parchment paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Peel raw beets and grate finely.

Tip: Fine grating is important for a homogeneous batter and for the beets to bake through.
2 ✓

Chop walnuts coarsely with a knife or crush in a mortar so crunchy bits remain.

Tip: Walnuts add texture to the soft cake; don't grind them into flour!
3 ✓

Separate eggs (optional for lighter cake) or whisk whole with honey, vanilla, salt, and liquid coconut oil.

Tip: Salt highlights sweet flavors; never skip it in baking.
4 ✓

Mix dry ingredients (oat flour, baking powder), then fold into the wet mixture. Finally, stir in grated beets and walnuts.

Tip: The batter will be thick and beautiful pink, this is normal.
5 ✓

Pour batter into the tin and bake for 30-35 minutes. Perform a toothpick test: if a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, it's done.

Tip: Oat flour cakes tend to dry out if overbaked, so check at 30 minutes!
6 ✓

Let cool completely on a rack before slicing to allow the structure to set.

Tip: It may be crumbly when warm; the cake 'sets' while cooling.

Recipe FAQ

Can you taste the beets?
During baking, the earthy nature of beets mellows into sweetness, and spices (vanilla, walnut) dominate, so it won't taste 'vegetable-like'.
Can I use regular flour?
Yes, but then you lose the prebiotic (beta-glucan) benefits of oats. If you don't have oat flour, grind rolled oats in a coffee grinder!

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Raw Beets (peeled)
  • 1 cup Walnuts
  • 1 1/4 cups Oat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (liquid)
  • 2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt