Beet Cake

Beet Cake

A moist, earthy chocolate cake infused with roasted beets and topped with creamy chocolate frosting.

⏱ 50 minServes 8American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked, grated beets
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. 2Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. 3In another bowl, beat eggs with oil, then stir in grated beets and cooled coffee.
  4. 4Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended, then pour into prepared pan.
  5. 5Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. 6Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. 7Beat softened butter with cocoa powder and powdered sugar to make frosting, then spread over cooled cake.

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