RED VELVET CAKE WITH BEETS

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After reading about the history of the popular red velvet cake, I wanted to try the version with beets. It has a beautiful color and tastes divine with or without frosting. This recipe makes one sheet cake, a 2-layer cake, cupcakes, or even cake pops.

Provided by sopenia

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pureed cooked beets
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, buttermilk, beets, oil, eggs, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla extract, vinegar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add flour mixture gradually to the bowl, stirring after each addition just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap pan firmly to settle the batter and remove large bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 38.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 509.8 mg, Sugar 32.8 g

Biruk Tamene
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This is the best red velvet cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


King KDG
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Asim nawab
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I've never made a red velvet cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cake turned out moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Lokesh Bhandari
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This cake is delicious! I love the unique flavor and the beautiful red color. It's perfect for a special occasion.


batool ahmad
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I actually really liked this cake. The beets add a subtle sweetness and earthiness that pairs well with the chocolate.


Manhal School
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


INNOVATION PK
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect sweetness.


Racheal Junior
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is smooth and creamy.


Badsha Miah
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This cake is absolutely stunning! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful red color.


Arbab Arbab
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I was a bit skeptical about using beets in a cake, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The beets add a lovely color and flavor to the cake, and the cream cheese frosting is divine.


Pritam Chaudhary
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This red velvet cake with beets is a delicious and unique twist on a classic recipe. The beets add a subtle sweetness and earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the chocolate. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfec