Based on the American classic, this cake is visually exciting, with a subtle chocolate flavour and luscious frosting. I have used natural beetroot powder (available online) rather than food colouring ...

If you like, garnish the cake with crushed pistachio nuts and fresh purple Parisian figs if in season, or fresh baby beetroot. 1. Cake Place the sugar, eggs, vanilla, oil and bananas in a bowl and ...

Stirring pink dye into a bowl of white cupcake frosting - New Africa/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Food dyes have often be relied on for creating vibrant ...

Image courtesy: Lynne Curry I never thought of myself as a beet fanatic. Sure, I like this versatile root vegetable well enough, but only recently realized that beets are pivotal to the menu at my ...