Today I’m sharing a recipe from my new (little) cookbook Vintage Veg. The most decadent chocolate pudding. This vegan dessert has a secret ingredient - beetroot! It’s seductively dark and delicious, with a silky caramel sauce that finishes it off perfectly. The method couldn't be easier - simply throw everything into a blender, tip into a baking dish, and bake for less than half an hour. It's a fantastic recipe for when you have unexpected dinner guests popping over!

Ingredients

For the caramel sauce:
400ml coconut cream or cream
½ cup maple, honey or rice malt syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the pudding:
1 cup spelt, regular or GF flour
3 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
3/4 cup canned or cooked beetroot
3/4 cup warm black coffee
3/4 cup coconut or regular sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp sea salt

Method

Start by making the caramel sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all the ingredients, and bring to a soft boil.

Turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the caramel coats the back of a spoon. Stir often towards the end, as it can burn easily. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Preheat the oven to 170 °C and grease a pudding or small cake tin.

Add all pudding ingredients to the blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into your prepared tin, then bake for 25 minutes.

Carefully turn out onto a serving plate, then drizzle over the caramel sauce.

Serves 6

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Say hello to my newest recipe book. Vintage Veg: a collection of retro-inspired recipes to entertain and delight.

Inspired by the vintage charm of my little retro kitchen, this book is filled with old-fashioned favourites that are fantastic for entertaining. Part glamorous, part quirky, you’ll find fabulous dinner party dishes, as well as sweet treats and snacks to fill the tins for when you have unexpected guests pop over for tea.

Almost every recipe comes with vegan, gluten, and dairy-free variations, often with various ingredient swaps and options for more wholesome sweeteners. Whether you’re hosting a fondue night, backyard dinner party, or sensational morning tea, you’ll find plenty of simple, thrifty, and fuss-free recipes to celebrate and enjoy.