Can't Be Beet Chocolate Cake

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (15 ounce) can beets, drained
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 2 tablespoons stevia plus or 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325 degrees. oil or spray your cooking pan(s).
• 2 puree the beets in a food processor with a bit of water.
• 3 put the pureed beets into a small bowl. add apple sauce, 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, and apple cider to the beets and mix well.
• 4 in a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together; then add the beet mixture and stir until well-combined.
• 5 bake for 20-30 minutes (depending on the size of pan you use: more for small, deep pans and less for a 9x13 pan. test by inserting a toothpick into the center; it's done when the toothpick comes out clean.).
• 6 allow to cool completely before cutting, frosting, and serving.