POLISH BEET CAKE

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I MAKE this cake a lot because everyone loves it. It's a hit for all occasions. The secret is not to tell anyone it's a beet cake. The beet flavor doesn't take over but makes the cake nice and moist. --Patricia Skalitzky, Oxford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) diced beets, drained
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, beets, oil, eggs, chocolate and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat vanilla. Gradually beat in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

sanna ceesay
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was delicious and the presentation was beautiful.


Nishika Kumar
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness.


ayob ayob
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This cake was amazing! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Shu Kurenai
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Emma Bridget
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was delicious and the presentation was beautiful.


Lucas Becker
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness.


Awais Ahmad Fazal Muhammad
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This cake was amazing! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Palesa Mpholo
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Yomata Wheng
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was delicious and the presentation was beautiful.


Prine Tanvir
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness.


rocio lazos
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This cake was amazing! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Abir Khan
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Camblo FF
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was delicious and the presentation was beautiful.


Kwandzile Gama
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness.


Raymond Flynn
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a bundt pan and it came out perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


TURBO GAMING
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I've never had beet cake before, but this recipe was amazing! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.


Kelvin Gary
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.