Tasting Table: Baking Authority Kristina Lavallee Reveals the Vegetable Hack That Elevates Chocolate Cake

Kristina Lavallee, award-winning baker and founder of The Cake Girl, was featured as an expert in Tasting Table’s article, “Turn Chocolate Cake Into A Showstopper With This Vegetable Trick.” In the piece, Kristina breaks down why roasted beet purée is a powerful technique for enhancing chocolate cake—adding natural moisture, deep color, and a subtle earthy sweetness without altering texture.

She explains that roasting or steaming the beets before blending is essential:

• It ensures a perfectly smooth purée

• Prevents graininess in the batter

• Integrates seamlessly with the chocolate

Her insight highlights the blend of creativity and technical mastery that defines Kristina’s approach to baking — the same expertise that has positioned her as a trusted media resource nationwide.

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