Chocolate Beet Cake

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    268 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Beet Cake

Red beet chocolate cake hides an entire serving of veggies inside a moist, rich chocolate cake!

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Ingredients

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  • 30 ounces canned sliced beets , drained
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate bar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • powdered sugar for garnish
  • Cooking spray or vegetable shortening
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or vegetable shortening.
  2. Place the drained beets to a food processor. Pulse until they make a a mixture similar to applesauce.
  3. In microwave, heat the chocolate until melted. Add to the food processor and pulse until combined with the beets. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla to beet and chocolate mixture. Blend until fully combined.
  5. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt and add to the wet ingredients in 3 increments. Do not overmix.
  6. Evenly spread the cake batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake passes the toothpick test.
  7. Remove and allow to cool. Directly before serving, garish with powdered sugar.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 283mg (12%) Potassium 244mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Potassium 244mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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