Orange Beet Cake Recipe

This vibrant Orange Beet Cake is a healthier, lower-calorie alternative to traditional carrot cake, bursting with surprising flavor and incredible moisture. Made with the secret ingredient of earthy beets, this cake is naturally sweet and gets even better after a couple of days! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unique and delicious dessert.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 105 mins

Calories 187.2 kcal

Protein 6g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Beet Cake

Golden Raisin
Dark Raisin
Fresh Orange Juice
All Purpose Flour
Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nutmeg
2 large eggs
Vegetable Oil
Zest of 2 large oranges
Vanilla
Dark Brown Sugar
Plain Low Fat Yogurt
2 cups grated cooked beets (about 2 medium beets)
White Sugar

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How to Make Orange Beet Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the grated beets, orange zest, orange juice, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the chopped walnuts and brown sugar.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Once cool, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting (recipe not included).
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal flavor and texture. Even better after 2-3 days!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Orange Beet Cake?

Orange Beet Cake takes about 135 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 105 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Orange Beet Cake?

Orange Beet Cake has approximately 187.2 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Orange Beet Cake?

The key ingredients for Orange Beet Cake are Golden Raisin, Dark Raisin, Fresh Orange Juice, All Purpose Flour, Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.