Don T Knock It Until You Try It Beet Cake Recipe

Ingredients for Don T Knock It Until You Try It Beet Cake

• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cooked and pureed beets (about 2 medium beets)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

How to Make Don T Knock It Until You Try It Beet Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 2 large eggs, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ½ cup vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup cooked and pureed beets (about 2 medium beets), and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
6. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving.