Best 11 Chocolate Beet Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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For a delightful dessert that combines the earthy sweetness of beets with the richness of chocolate, look no further than the chocolate beet cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. This unique recipe elevates the classic chocolate cake by incorporating grated beets, lending a moist texture and a subtle hint of natural sweetness. Topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting, this cake becomes an irresistible treat that will impress your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a decadent dessert, this chocolate beet cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE BEET FROSTING



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Chocolate cake made with beets

Provided by Lindsay Moe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 eggs
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, (melted and cooled)
1/2 cup pureed beets
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
16 ounces cream cheese
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon beet puree
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Coat an 8 or 9 inch baking pan with butter.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well. Beat in the chocolate, beets, buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and soda and beat until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan 5 minutes before removing it to a rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, beets, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Cut the cooled cake in half horizontally and spread 1/3 of the frosting over the bottom layer. Replace top layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Place the finished cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing. The cake will keep, well covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 42 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOIST CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is one deep, dark, super moist chocolate cake! Studded with plenty of roasted beets, and frosted with delicious cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to impress! No worries, you won't taste beets in this cake; it'll taste like a superbly yummy, tender chocolate cake.

Provided by Chew Out Loud

Categories     Dessert     sweets

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 large beets (unpeeled but trimmed of their greens)
6 ounces 3/4 cup salted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pans
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 TB instant coffee granules (decaf is fine)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting the pans)
2/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon table salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
8 ounces 1 brick cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated roasted beets (mashed with a fork)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Roast the beets ahead of time: Place a rack in the center and upper third of the oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wrap beets individually in foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast until beets are tender when pierced with a knife, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Open the foil and allow beets to cool completely. Peel when cool. Grate the roasted beets on the finest grating plane. Measure 3/4 cup of grated beets for the cake and 2 tablespoons for the frosting. Set aside.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Generously butter two 8 or 9-inch round baking pans. Trace parchment paper to fit bottom of the cake pans. Press parchment paper circles into bottom of pan and butter the parchment paper. Flour the bottoms and sides of pans and shake out the excess. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugars. Beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in coffee granules and vanilla and mix until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Once eggs are incorporated, beat in beets until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture. Beating on Low, slowly add the buttermilk. Once just incorporated, add the other half of the dry ingredients. Beat on Low until ingredients are almost incorporated. Do not overmix the batter. Remove bowl from stand and use rubber spatula to gently fold ingredients to finish incorporating. Cake batter will be thick.
  • Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes (for a 9-inch pan) or 30-32 minutes (for an 8-inch pan). Cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few tender crumbs attached (not completely clean.) Set cakes on wire rack and cool completely in pans. Invert cakes onto serving platter before frosting and assembling the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 kcal, Sugar 57 g, Sodium 574.6 mg, Fat 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, TransFat 0.8 g, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, Cholesterol 103.7 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 3/4 cups (425 mL) pastry flour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) peeled grated Ontario beets
3/4 cup (175 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1 1/4 cup (300 mL) sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
2 pkg (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, cold
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups (750 mL) icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
1 tsp (5 mL) Ontario beet juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined; set aside. Add beets, cocoa powder and milk to a blender and purée until well combined; set aside.
  • Beat sugar with oil until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time until combined. Stir in beet mixture and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and stir until just moistened.
  • Divide between cake pans and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a tester inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan on a cooling rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
  • Place the first layer of cake on platter and spread a generous amount of Cream Cheese Frosting. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter just until combined; do not overbeat. Add icing sugar in two additions, beating until smooth; do not over mix. Stir in vanilla and beet juice.

CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup melted unsalted butter
2 cups milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, optional
3/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing the pans
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking bar or chips
2 cups pureed cooked beets (can be canned)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the penuche frosting: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add the brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir until the brown sugar is dissolved. Make sure to not scrape the sides of the pan. Add the half-and-half and bring to a boil for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat to cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar to the butter mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium until thick, smooth and creamy. Makes 3 to 4 cups.
  • For the chocolate fudge frosting: Over a double boiler or in the microwave, melt the butter. Add the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Add the vanilla and instant coffee, if using, and stir until smooth. Makes about 3 cups.
  • For the chocolate beet cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans with vegetable oil.
  • In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate large bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup vegetable oil and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light pale yellow and fluffy.
  • Melt the chocolate and remaining 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over (not it) a pot of simmering water.
  • Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, and then add the beets and vanilla and mix. Slowly add the dry ingredients just until everything is incorporated. Put the batter in the prepared cake pans and bake until a tester comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  • Frost the cake between the layers with the penuche frosting and the outside of the cake with the chocolate fudge frosting.

CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE



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The first time I baked this cake, my son loved its moistness, and he couldn't taste the beets.-Peggy Van Arsdale, Crosswicks, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup grated peeled uncooked beets (about 2 medium)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Dash salt
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss beets with lemon juice; set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs, butter, milk, honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in beet mixture., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream and vanilla until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar and salt. Spread over cooled cake. If desired, sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE



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You won't taste the pureed beets, but they make this cake extra moist and play up its deep chocolate flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium beets, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup safflower oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Vegetable oil cooking spray
Chocolate Glaze for Chocolate Beet Cake
Candied Beet Chips for Chocolate Beet Cake, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cover beets with 2 inches water in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until very tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp paring knife, about 30 minutes. Drain. Puree beets in a food processor until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, water, oil, vanilla, and 1 1/4 cups beet puree (reserve remaining puree for another use).
  • Coat a 9-inch round cake pan (3 inches deep) with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment, and coat with spray. Pour batter into pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Turn out cake from pan, and discard parchment. Let cool completely, right side up.
  • Trim top of cake using a serrated knife to create a level surface. Transfer cake, cut side down, to a platter. Pour chocolate glaze over the top, and let set, about 30 minutes. Garnish with beet chips.

CHOCOLATE CAKE (WITH BEETS)



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Created by Jessica Seinfeld From the book Deceptively Delicious A scrumptious, traditional chocolate cake that just happens to be fortified with beets. A fabulous alternative to the usual birthday cake!

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 334.2, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 35.3, Protein 9.8

AMAZING CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE



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No one will know you put beets in this chocolate cake. It is amazing, dense, and fudgy. Kids love it, too. You will make this time and time again. It freezes great, too!

Provided by Kat

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained with 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8x4x2-inch bread pans.
  • Blend beets and reserved liquid in a blender until smooth.
  • Beat pureed beets, sugar, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Mix flour cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to the beet mixture and stir into a smooth batter. Fold chocolate chips into the batter. Pour batter into prepared bread pans to about 3/4-full.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE



Chocolate Beet Cake image

This is a moist, rich, dense chocolate cake with an earthy flavor. People are surprised to learn that there are beets in it!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium beets
1 cup butter
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Place beets in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes. Remove skin and puree beets in a blender or food processor.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add unsweetened chocolate and stir until melted. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat sugar and eggs together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add the melted chocolate, beets, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
  • Stir the flour mixture and chocolate chips into the beet mixture just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 830.3 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

GOLDEN BEET CAKE WITH THE BEST CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This spin on a classic carrot cake recipe uses golden beets and a remarkable ermine frosting, which spreads like a dream. It's the ideal springtime dessert.

Provided by Joe Sevier

Categories     Spring     Mother's Day     Easter     Dessert     Cake     Beet     Cream Cheese     Almond     Butter     Coriander     Cardamom     Egg     Cherry     Milk/Cream     Vanilla     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Vegetarian

Yield 12-16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cake
Unsalted butter, room temperature (for pans)
1½ cups (135 g) sliced skin-on almonds
¾ tsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. ground fennel seeds
¼ tsp. ground cardamom
2¼ cups (281 g) all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1¼ tsp. kosher salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1½ cups grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
1 (12-oz.) jar pitted sour cherries in juice or light syrup (such as Oregon Red Tart Cherries in 100% Juice; about 1 cup), drained, finely chopped, plus 6 Tbsp. juice, divided
9 oz. beets (about 2 small), preferably golden, peeled, grated (1¼ cups packed)
Frosting and assembly
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (62 g) all-purpose flour
¾ tsp. kosher salt
1¾ cups whole milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
⅛ tsp. almond extract (optional)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
16 oz. cream cheese, slightly softened, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Cake
  • Place rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Butter two 8"-diameter cake pans. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper rounds and butter parchment. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Transfer one third of almonds (½ cup) to a small bowl; set aside. Sprinkle coriander, cardamom, and fennel over remaining almonds on hot baking sheet and toss until spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to another small bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to combine. Beat eggs, oil, sugar, and 2 Tbsp. cherry juice in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until combined, about 2 minutes (a whisk and a large bowl also work). Reduce speed to low and add half of dry ingredients; beat until mostly combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and beat until just a few steaks of flour remain. Using a rubber spatula, fold in cherries, beets, and reserved spiced almonds until evenly distributed and any remaining flour streaks are incorporated. Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth surface.
  • Bake cakes until tops spring back when lightly pressed and a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 40-45 minutes (cake will be well browned). Transfer pans to a wire rack and brush or drizzle 2 Tbsp. cherry juice over each cake. Let cakes cool 20 minutes in pans. Run a knife or small offset spatula around edges of cakes and invert onto rack. Peel away and discard parchment paper rounds. Turn cakes right side up and let cool completely. Do ahead: Cakes can be baked 2 days ahead. Wrap tightly and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Frosting and assembly
  • Whisk sugar, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan to combine. Whisking constantly, pour in milk gradually to avoid lumps. Set over medium-high heat and cook, whisking often and scraping corners of pan, until mixture begins to thicken, about 4 minutes (slow bubbles will begin to form as the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan). Reduce heat to medium and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute to cook off any floury taste. You should have a thick, glossy paste resembling rubber cement. Remove from heat and let cool, about 1½ hours. (If you're worried about floury lumps, pour hot mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, pushing through with a heatproof rubber spatula.)
  • Transfer sugar mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. With motor running, beat in vanilla extract and almond extract (if using) on medium speed, then add butter, a piece at a time, beating until combined after each addition before adding more; repeat process with cream cheese. Turn off mixer, scrape down sides of bowl, then beat frosting until fluffy and lump-free, about 4 minutes. (Cover and chill until cold if you'd like the frosting firm enough to pipe decorations onto the finished cake.)
  • Place a cake layer on a cake stand or plate. Top with 1½ cups frosting and spread to edges in an even layer. Place second cake, bottom side up, on top. Scoop 1 cup frosting on top of second layer and spread over top and sides until entire cake is covered in a thin layer (if bits of cake are still showing through, that's fine; this is only your crumb coat). Chill, uncovered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day to firm up.
  • Briefly beat remaining frosting to lighten, then scoop onto cake. Spread in an even layer across top and down sides of cake. Use an offset spatula or bench scraper to smooth sides and top. Sprinkle reserved toasted almonds in a cluster in the center of the cake. Do ahead: Sugar mixture can be made 3 days ahead; press plastic wrap or wax paper directly onto surface and chill. Let sit at room temperature 20 minutes before using. Frosting can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Beat to lighten before using, about 4 minutes.

CINNAMON-CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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From "The Chocolate Cake Mix Doctor". This frosting tastes wonderful on the Chocolate Cinnamon Banana Cake also posted from this book.

Provided by Dragonfly AZ

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cocoa (preferably Dutch processed)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream together cream cheese and butter.
  • Add cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla, and 3 3/4 cup powdered sugar. Beat together for about 30 seconds.
  • Add more sugar if necessary and beat until the frosting is fluffy, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 141, Sodium 380.2, Carbohydrate 145.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 134.6, Protein 7.5

Tips for Making a Delicious Chocolate Beet Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

- Choose the right beets: Look for small, deep red beets that are firm and smooth. Avoid beets that are wilted, bruised, or have blemishes. - Don't overcook the beets: Beets should be tender but still have a slightly firm bite. Overcooked beets will make the cake dense and gummy. - Use quality chocolate: The chocolate flavor will be the star of the cake, so use a good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder. - Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will develop the gluten in the flour, making the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature (350°F) so that it has time to rise and bake evenly without drying out. - Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.

Conclusion

This chocolate beet cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a delicious and unique dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a beautiful red color from the beets. The frosting is light and fluffy, with a hint of cinnamon that perfectly complements the chocolate. Whether you're a beet lover or not, you're sure to enjoy this cake.

Note: This recipe is for a 9-inch cake. If you want to make a larger cake, you will need to double the recipe.

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