150g/5oz raw beetroot, peeled
juice of half a lemon
a little lemon juice or orange blossom water
a level teaspoon baking powder
half a teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
half a teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 tablespoons icing sugar
poppy seeds, to garnish
75g/3oz mixed seeds (such as sunflower, pumpkin and linseed)
225g/8oz self-raising flour
225g/8oz light muscovado sugar
75g/3oz sultanas or raisins
180ml/6录fl oz sunflower oil
butter or oil, for greasing
3 free-range eggs, separated