Red Beet Chocolate Cake

Preparation Time:	15 minutes
Cooking Time:	1 hour
Time Until Ready:	overnight
Serves:	12

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups unbleached flour (sifted)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups beets (pre-cooked & pureed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (melted & cooled)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Confectioner's sugar (sifted)

Directions

• Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• Combine sugar, eggs and oil in a bowl and beat until creamy.
• Beat in the beets, cooled chocolate, and vanilla.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients, beating well after each addition.
• Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or bundt pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 1 hour or until cake tests done.
• Cool in pan on rack.
• Cover and let stand overnight to improve flavor. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Delicious with heavy cream, poured - and assorted small berries

Source: hamiltro

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