What does beetroot taste like?

Beetroot has a sweet, earthy flavor that enhances the cake.

It can be made gluten-free using alternative flours.

Can I use canned beetroot?

Yes, though fresh beetroot is preferred for best flavor.

Dessert

A moist and earthy cake made with fresh beetroot, perfect for a sweet treat.

Pro 100 g

320 kcal

1 slice

320 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
3 g / 100g	55 g / 100g	12 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 4% · Carbs 64% · Fat 32%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 slice (100 g, 320 kcal) is 16% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 slice takes about 78 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Beetroot Cake is number 5 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 187 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl	80	2 g
Mango Lime Sorbet	120	0.5 g
Mango Sticky Rice Balls	200	3 g
Caramel Apple Nachos	210	1 g
Beetroot Cake	320	3 g
Raspberry-Lemon Muffins	325	4.5 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

6/10

While sweet, it provides beneficial nutrients from beetroot.

What does beetroot taste like?: Beetroot has a sweet, earthy flavor that enhances the cake.
Is it gluten-free?: It can be made gluten-free using alternative flours.
Can I use canned beetroot?: Yes, though fresh beetroot is preferred for best flavor.

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