1-3/4 cup Flour; Unbleached, Sifted
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1-1/2 cup Sugar
3 each Eggs; Large
1 cup Vegetable Oil
1-1/2 cup Beets; Pureed
2 ounces Unsweetened Chocolate; *
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 per serving Confectioners’ Sugar; Sifted
* Melt and cool the 2 1-oz squares of baking chocolate.
Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Combine sugar, eggs, and oil in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed for 2 minutes. Beat in the beets, cooled chocolate, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating well after each addition. Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan on rack. Cover and let stand overnight to improve flavor. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.