Beet Surprise Cake Recipe

Name: Beet Surprise Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 cup beets, boiled and grated; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups white sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/4 cups melted butter; 4 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons cream; 3 ounces cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 1 pound confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup beets, boiled and grated
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups melted butter
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cream
3 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 pound confectioners' sugar

1
Grease one 9x13 inch pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle lemon juice over beets, set aside.
2
Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, soda, white sugar, cocoa, melted butter, eggs, honey, milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Stir in beets. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer. Pour into prepared pan.
3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) about 40 minutes. Cool and frost.
4
To make frosting: combine cream and cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and pinch of salt. Add confectioners' sugar, beat until fluffy. Spread on cake. Add nuts if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 cup beets, boiled and grated, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Beet Surprise Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Beet Surprise Cake

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