I MAKE this cake a lot because everyone loves it. It's a hit for all occasions. The secret is not to tell anyone it's a beet cake. The beet flavor doesn't take over but makes the cake nice and moist. --Patricia Skalitzky, Oxford, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, beets, oil, eggs, chocolate and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat vanilla. Gradually beat in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Dahlyla Harris
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion! I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Parince Armani
[email protected]I added some chopped walnuts to the batter and it gave the cake a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend adding nuts or other mix-ins to this cake.
Sajib roy Shopnip
[email protected]I made this cake gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend and it turned out great! It was just as moist and flavorful as the regular version.
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[email protected]This cake was a bit dense for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using a lighter flour next time.
Leon Joel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I decided to give this cake a try and I'm so glad I did! The beets add a unique flavor and moistness to the cake that I really enjoyed.
Jean-Luc Leblanc
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.
Kisambira Ruthkhan
[email protected]I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I received many compliments on how delicious it was.
Danielle Swaffer
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of the beets and the chocolate. The frosting is also delicious and it pairs perfectly with the cake.
Nokubonga Gobeni
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the cake turned out great!
Md Sohug
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for my special occasion.
Pixel Gamer np
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.
aysha jutt
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-m