Ingredients

• 1 ¾ c Flour; unbleached, sifted
• 1 ts Vanilla extract
• 1 ½ ts Baking soda
• Confectioners’ sugar; sifted
• ½ ts Salt
• 1 ½ c Sugar
• 3 Eggs; large
• 1 c Vegetable oil
• 1 ½ c Beets; pureed
• 2 oz Unsweetened chocolate;

Directions

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.