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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

RecipeReplica: Spiced Beet N Cocoa Muffins

This is my egg-less variation of Singing Chef's Beet N Cocoa Muffins that I made over the weekend for my Mom who came for a visit and who also happens to be a staunch Lacto-Vegetarian.Obviously she was pleased with my effort and the outcome of this endeavor.This makes its way to "Tried and Tasted" event, brainchild of Zlamushka,of Burnt Mouth, hosted @ Dil Se and to the Bake-off Event@ Versatile Kitchen.

Ingredients:
  • All-purpose Flour - 1 cup
  • Whole Wheat Flour - 1/3 cup
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder -  1/3 cup
  • Sugar -  1/2 cup or more if desired
  • Finely Grated Beet - 1 cup
  • Baking powder - 3 tsp
  • Olive Oil - 1/2 cup
  • Partly Skimmed Milk - 1 cup + 4 tbsp
  • Cinnamon Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • All-spice - 1/2 tsp
  • Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp
Procedure:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift both the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder in a bowl.Sprinkle salt, ground cinnamon, all-spice and sugar. Mix to evenly incorporate.
  • Combine milk, oil, vanilla extract in another bowl. 
  • Throw flour in 2-3 batches and whisk gently.
  • Add the grated beet to the mixture and mix but not over mix.
  • Grease the wells of muffin pan with oil.
  • Distribute the mixture and bake on the top rack for 25-30 minutes.
Makes 6 big-headed muffins

Enjoy!

39 comments:

  1. wow Beet muffins and egg less to .Very innovative nad they look delicious and beautiful reddy colour.

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  2. I love the color beets have rendered to the muffins...yummy!

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  3. Such a beautiful and moist muffins..looks fantastic..

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  4. Fabulous..love the color from beets :-) Guess your mom enjoyed her daughter's baking :D

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  5. I love the colour of these muffins... healthy and yummy!

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  6. Yum! Perfect for me too! :D They look great!

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  7. Wow...love the color...innovative...

    Love
    Kairali sisters

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  8. First time hearing beef in muffin! I'll omit the beef, pass me the choc muffins alone! hehehe ;)

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  9. @Love2Cook,
    Sorry dear. I didn't mean to confuse people. Its beet as in beetroot! You won't see any beef dishes in my blog. :)

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  10. Oh God, I'm so sorry CL! I really meant BeeT...but typed it as BeeF! I actually don't eat beetroots...:( And this muffin with beets in it is something new for me as well. ;)

    Sorry for the typo-error!

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  11. Very cute muffins dear. Looks so fluffy n delicious.

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  12. The color that the muffins get from the beets is awesome!!

    PS : love your song collection :)

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  13. Mmm I've heard very good things about mixing beet and chocolate together. Definitely have to try these!

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  14. Darling forgive me but I have never heard of beet muffin. In a few weeks, I am going to take some time and simply stay home to clean and bake, I will and I promise will try this one. Thanks luv for the kind comment you left for me, much appreciated.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess

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  15. love the beet and chocolate combo and the color it gives the dish! the muffins look so delicious!

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  16. Hi dear, got an award with a tag for U! Pls check it out at my blog! ;)

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  17. Lovely combo..in fact very unique... the two delicacies brought together..... is really WOW!!!! It looks very delectable too....

    And Deary thanks for all the love u shared on me & my post.... It surely means a lot.... I felt good..all night long.... Morning when my hubby read it he was also like Hmmm..... with that appreciable look..... of his....

    Thanks a ton for all the support u render.....Lots of hugs)))))

    Ash....
    (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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  18. I always love the combination of coco and beets, very nice!

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  19. Hi Dear, the muffin looks great. Singing chef surely has a good collection of Muffins and you made a perfect choice. I am sure Mom must have been gaga about u.

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  20. Hey

    reall fantastic combo...muffins loooks superb and mouthwatering!

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  21. à la betterave et au cacao un mélange très gourmand qui doit être excellent au goût
    ces muffins ont l'air tellement moelleux et savoureux
    bonne journée

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  22. I love the color of the muffin..no doubt, it should have tasted too great..

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  23. muffins look delicious..and the colour so wonderful!

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  24. Innovative muffin recipe..i love anything that contains beets..Wanna grab it now and can finish off within seconds..:)

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  25. Got your entry. Thanks and the muffins look so good.

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  26. wow the muffins look so good...such a beautiful presentation :)

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  27. I have never thought of putting beets in a muffin...they a very beautiful color.

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  28. Beet and cocoa muffins, very unusual and innovative..missed a couple of post here..will check it soon..

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  29. You know what..i have once eaten beetroot cocoa cake and thoroughly enjoyed it till someone told me it was beetroot and thn i cudnt take one more bite...its a mental block i think..urs look heavenly..mayb i shud try it out ...

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  30. Wow! what an interesting recipe! No wonder your mom loved it and be proud of her daughter!

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  31. Love the colour, it is gorgeous.., and lovely photo too!!, I still haven't made beet muffin, I should give it a try!!

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  32. beets in muffins, wow! and u have taken a really nice pic. very colorful and definitely beautiful.

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  33. Beautiful and yum muffins, love the color from beets !

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  34. I didn't know that you too posted the muffins. Oh well, yours looks lighter than mine. You have a great space.

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