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Beet Bundt Cake
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Vermadel Kirby
"I found this recipe handwritten in my grandmother's well-worn cookbook. I've made it many times, and my four grandchildren love it (they think it's just a moist chocolate cake). It's especially appropriate for this contest because our state is known as the beet-growing capital."
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PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
45 Min
READY IN
1 Hr
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1 cup butter or margarine, softened, divided
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 cups pureed cooked beets
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
confectioners' sugar
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DIRECTIONS
In a mixing bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and brown sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Melt chocolate with remaining butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Blend chocolate mixture, beets and vanilla into the creamed mixture (mixture will appear separated). Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely. Before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by quistz
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Feb. 21, 2008
I love this recipe! I use only 1 c beets and 1 c grated carrots and/or zucchini. I find it helps hide the earthy aftertaste of the beets. Also, I use half whole wheat flour/half all-purpose, cut the sugar to 1 c, and I add 1 cup of chocolate chips.
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I love this recipe! I use only 1 c beets and 1 c grated carrots and/or zucchini. I find it...
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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by
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VICKYTOM
Mar. 22, 2007
Excellent! From 4 medium sized beets I got a bit less than 2 cups of mushed beets, so I will try with 5 next time. Very moist cake with a great taste. You could never tell there were beets in it. My kids enjoyed it a lot.
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Excellent! From 4 medium sized beets I got a bit less than 2 cups of mushed beets, so I will...
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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by
ManassasMa
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ManassasMa
Jan. 24, 2008
I was very skeptical about the concept of beets in a cake (which is precisely why I HAD to try this recipe), but this was delicious. Very moist but still "dense". I halved the recipe (but still used 3 eggs), baked it in medium sized loaf pans (it filled 2) and -- once cooled -- I sliced 1 loaf and set it out on the kitchen table. My family (which includes 3 adult "children") know better than to ask me anything about the "surprises" I oftentimes set before them, but I'm happy to report that the first loaf was gone before dinner, 1/2 of the second was gone before bedtime and all were pleased to find a slice of it in their lunch bags. Will DEFINITELY make again.
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I was very skeptical about the concept of beets in a cake (which is precisely why I HAD to try...
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Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by
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AnddieUS
Oct. 9, 2007
This is an excellent recipe. Even my husband, who thinks that "beets are the worst thing to happen to the human race", still does not believe that there are beets in this cake. Thanks for a great recipe.
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This is an excellent recipe. Even my husband, who thinks that "beets are the worst thing to...
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Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by cakebaker
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Sep. 11, 2008
I rarely write review but felt compelled to write one for this recipe. My CSA box always has lots of beets late in the summer and this year was no exception. My 3 year old, my 6 year old, and my husband all LOVED this recipe which I made into cupcakes. The children begged me for some "cupcakes" everyday. No once can tell what is in it! I only used 1 cup of sugar, I used half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour, and I added 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder as one reviewer suggested. I've made plenty of recipes where I "hide" veggies and other whole grains into food and this is by far the best response I've received from my family so far. Definitely try this recipe!
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I rarely write review but felt compelled to write one for this recipe. My CSA box always has...
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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by
J.P.
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J.P.
Mar. 22, 2008
This cake is miraculous. I used 5 medium sized beets. Boiled them, then pureed in blender using about 1/2 cup of the water from the pot. When the batter is mixed, it is a VERY bright magenta. Really alarming...And it does not taste good. But don't fret! But when the cake is done, it is absolutely fantastic. No hint of beet taste and the color is like a normal chocolate cake...but extra delicious. Served to several people and nobody could taste the beets. THANK YOU!
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This cake is miraculous. I used 5 medium sized beets. Boiled them, then pureed in blender...
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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by
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em2781
Jan. 11, 2008
This is a special recipe. It turns out moist and delicious with a very unique flavor. I went a little overboard with 6 beets - you could taste them in the cake so next time I'll use 4 or 5.
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4 users found this review helpful
This is a special recipe. It turns out moist and delicious with a very unique flavor. I went...
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Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2008 by
Littlepammie
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Littlepammie
Aug. 7, 2008
OM MY! THIS WAS AWESOME! To save myself some time, I used three cans (15 oz.) of sliced beets and mashed them. It produced about 2 1/2 cups. I only used two cups as the recipe indicated. The aroma while the cake was baking was out of this world. I did follow the rest of the recipe to a tee. It DOES come out very moist. Thanks for a great recipe!
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OM MY! THIS WAS AWESOME! To save myself some time, I used three cans (15 oz.) of sliced...
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Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by
louise
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louise
May 26, 2008
this is an amazing recipe, I made 24 muffin cakes and they were so light and fluffy the best I had ever made, I added a few tablespoons of cocoa to the flour for extra chocolate, but that is just me! I love this recipe.
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this is an amazing recipe, I made 24 muffin cakes and they were so light and fluffy the best I...
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by stobies
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Jul. 23, 2007
This recipe is great. Instead of using a bundt pan I used several very small spring form pans and then gave each of my friends a tiny cake. I also split each cake in half and put raspberry jam in between which gave it a g