This cake swaps carrot for beetroot - but keeps the cream cheese icing.William MepepmTime:1-2 hoursServes:8-10
Sweet and earthy beetroot is delicious in this carrot-style cake. I have also added coconut,an uncommonly wonderful pairing which I discovered in Sri Lanka. A little pineapple lends some acidity and accentuates the sweetness of the root vegetable,but don't be tempted to use fresh pineapple:it contains an enzyme which reacts with the protein in the flour and can result in a dense texture.