BEET CARROT CAKE

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This is a spin off of a few recipes on here, made healthier and more beety. I use my yogurt frosting to frost, but cream cheese would be great too. Make an all beet cake by leaving out the carrot and adding 1 more cup beets.

Provided by newmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup applesauce
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups sucanat (or organic sugar or brown sugar)
8 ounces crushed pineapple (in juice, don't drain)
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups beets, shredded (you could do all beet!)
1 cup carrot, shredded
1/2-1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • preheat the oven to 350.
  • beat oil, applesauce, eggs, vanilla and sugar. stir in pineapple.
  • sift dry ingredients and stir into wet until combined.
  • fold in beets, carrots and nuts.
  • pour into a greased 9x13 and bake 35-40 minutes.
  • cool and frost.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 177.1, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 4.3

Daniella Mondragon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets and carrots. It's a delicious and healthy cake.


Ogboji Og
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I actually liked this cake. The carrots and spices helped to balance out the beet flavor.


Hodges Knight
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This cake didn't turn out well for me. I think I overcooked it.


Marcel Raphael
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I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions weren't very clear.


Hayden Nalu
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Obi Odinaka Stanley (OdicoinGod)
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I made this cake for my birthday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Yasseen Shaaban
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Sweet YT
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's not too sweet and it has a nice earthy flavor.


Brodie Clydesdale
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This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth it! It takes a bit of time to make, but the end result is amazing.


Yousaf Op
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my favorite cakes.


Aya Tyouba
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Rs Ifran
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of beets and carrots.


Nahid Khalifa
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making this again.


Zohaib Kh
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My family loved this cake! It's a great way to get them to eat their veggies.


Susan Walker
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This cake was surprisingly flavorful and delicious! The sweetness from the beets and carrots paired well with the spices, and the texture was moist and dense.