CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE

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The first time I baked this cake, my son loved its moistness, and he couldn't taste the beets.-Peggy Van Arsdale, Crosswicks, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup grated peeled uncooked beets (about 2 medium)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Dash salt
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss beets with lemon juice; set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs, butter, milk, honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in beet mixture., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream and vanilla until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar and salt. Spread over cooled cake. If desired, sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

John Stands By Ear
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll add some extra butter or oil.


Tajdin Mughal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. It was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Abdurahim Kabir
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This cake was delicious! The combination of chocolate and beets was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Saugat Gajmer
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but this cake was surprisingly good. The chocolate flavor really masked the beet flavor.


Janice Romans
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This cake was easy to make and it tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Nicole Fox
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I made this cake for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. The chocolate and beet flavors were perfect together.


Aly Yash
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll add some extra butter or oil.


Azan shah Azan shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. It was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


jessica farris
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This cake was delicious! The combination of chocolate and beets was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Gladys Waihiga
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but this cake was surprisingly good. The chocolate flavor really masked the beet flavor.


Brandon Gray
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This cake was easy to make and it tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


shabnam shahid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and chocolatey. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Tota gameing
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I'll use less sugar.


Demetrius Carter
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the cake is always moist and delicious.


Malak Bahgat
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my friend's birthday and everyone loved it. The chocolate and beet flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy.