Chocolate Cake (With Beets) Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake (With Beets)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Batter; nonstick cooking spray; 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (or dark brown sugar); 1/4 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil); 1 large egg; 2 large egg whites; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 1/2 cup beet, puree; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Cream Cheese Frosting; 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Batter
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (or dark brown sugar)
1/4 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup beet, puree
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

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["Preheat the oven to 350Au00b0. Coat a 9"" baking pan with cooking spray.", "In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar with the oil or margarine until creamy.", "Add the whole egg and egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate, beet puree, buttermilk and vanilla.", "Add the flour, baking soda and salt, and beat until smooth.", "Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center, 35 to 40 minutes.", "Let the cake cool 5 minutes in pan before turning out onto a rack to cool completely.", "Meanwhile, make the frosting. Beat the cream cheese with the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla until smooth.", "Slice the cake in half horizontally. Spread the frosting over the top and between layers of the cooled cake.", "Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days."]

1256

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Batter, nonstick cooking spray, 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (or dark brown sugar), 1/4 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil), and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake (With Beets) 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.

Chocolate Cake (With Beets)

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