Chocolate Beetroot Loaf

Ingredients

• 180 g unsalted butter (or stork margarine)
• 180 g light brown soft sugar
• 80 g cocoa powder
• 150 ml hot water
• 120 g cooked beetroot
• 3 medium eggs
• 150 g chocolate chips (any will do)
• 250 g self-raising flour
• 0.5 teaspoons bicarb of soda

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180º degree (160º fan). Line 2x1lb loaf tins or one 8in round tin.

2. 2

   Cream together the butter and sugar.

3. 3

   In a jug mix the cocoa powder and water together to make a smooth paste and leave to cool.

4. 4

   Grate the beetroot and add it to the sugar/butter mix.

5. 5

   Add the eggs and mix together.

6. 6

   Add the chocolate chips.

7. 7

   Sieve in the flour and bicarb and mix everything together.

8. 8

   The mix should be smooth and have a medium to thick cakey consistency. If it’s a little thick add some milk.

9. 9

   Divide the mix into the loaf tins and bake for 25-35 minutes until a cake tester/skewer comes out clean.

10. 10

    All to cool slightly before serving. It is amazing warm with some cream or ice cream but also tastes great cold with a cup of tea.

11. 11

    Enjoy x