Eggless Beetroot Choco Mug Cake!!!

There are times when you crave for something sweet & yet a healthy dessert which would not make you gain weight. Mug cakes come to the rescue in satisfying such cravings as you are indulging only into a small portion of the dessert, perfect for two. This is a very healthy & easy recipe for an eggless red-velvet cake using beetroot puree as a natural food color instead of the artificial food color. It literally takes 15 minutes to make this little cutie.  You don’t even get the taste of beetroot as the cocoa powder masks it out.  Do try it once!!!

Ingredients:

All purpose flour - 4 tbsp

Sugar – 2.5 tbsp (powdered)

Baking powder - 1 tsp

Salt - a pinch

Cocoa powder- 2 tsps

Beetroot – 1 medium sized

Vanilla essence - 1/4 tsp

Milk - 3 tbsp (Use boiled milk at room temp)

Vegetable oil/cooking oil - 1.5 tbsp ( use odorless oil)

Method:

Peel the beetroot, wash & cook in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles.  Let it cool & then make a puree of it using a spoon or two of milk & keep it aside. 

Sift together all the dry ingredients (Maida, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder & salt) & keep aside.  In a bowl mix beetroot puree, vanilla essence, milk & oil & whisk it in.  Now add the dry ingredients one spoon at a time & gently fold everything into a smooth, lump-free batter.  The batter should be of ribbon consistency.  Now grease a microwavable coffee mug or glass bowl & pour the batter into it until half because this cake will double while cooking. Microwave this for 3 minutes, until a knife/toothpick/tester comes out almost clean with just a few crumbs attached to it. Else keep it again for 10 secs.

Let it cool & later loosen the edges and invert the cake onto a plate or simply enjoy it in the mug/bowl. Serve with any frosting or just sprinkle powdered sugar, chocolate vermicelli & a piece of cherry as I have done & enjoy!  Make your choice of frostings/toppings!!!

Note: 

·        This cake is not as sweet as the regular cakes & as it is a "lighter" version it would be a little dense than the regular cakes. It is a compromise, but you get to eat a cake that is almost as sweet & as good as the rich & sinful ones. 

·        Adjust the time based on the power of your microwave. 

·        You can even add in melted butter instead of oil & also use eggs which would result in a fluffier cake.