Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180° C (conventional) or 160°C (fan) and grease a 12-pan muffin or cupcake pan or an 8-inch round cake pan.

Step 2

Grate the beetroot and place it in a large mixing bowl with the other cake ingredients.

Step 3

Mix until just combined  and spoon evenly among the greased cake moulds.

Step 4

Bake in the oven for 20 -23 minutes or until cooked through (a skewer should come away clean from the centre)

Step 5

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before turning out to cool completely.

Step 6

To make the avocado frosting, place the avocados in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the cacao or cocoa, two tablespoons of maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt.

Step 7

Process until smooth and taste. If the avocado is still coming through add the third tablespoon of maple and a tiny bit more cocoa. Process to combine.

Step 8

Fill a piping bag with the frosting and pipe on to each cake before serving.