Grandma'S Chocolate Beet Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Chocolate Beet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 1/8 cups oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/4 cups beets, cooked and mashed; Frosting; 3 1/2 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup milk; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 drops almond extract; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/8 cups oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups beets, cooked and mashed
Frosting
3 1/2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 drops almond extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
Combine the dry ingredients then add remaining ingredients, mixing until smooth.
2
Bake in a greased 9x13 pan at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes, until center is firm.
3
Cool then frost if desired.
4
To make frosting:
5
In a saucepan, mix the flour in a little of the milk till smooth, then add the remaining milk. Cook over a slow fire until thick, 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir briskly-this has a tendency to get lumpy!
6
Remove from heat, stir in the salt and cool thoroughly in the refrigerator. This needs to be very cold.
7
Beat in the butter until well creamed. Add the vanilla and almond extract and the powdered sugar. Beat with electric mixer until thick and creamy.

1960

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

191

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Chocolate Beet 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.

Grandma'S Chocolate Beet Cake

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