Purple Velvet Torte Beet Cake Recipes

"DON'T KNOCK IT UNTIL YOU TRY IT" BEET CAKE!!

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 °, grease and flour 13x9 baking pan.
• Beat eggs, sugar and oil until light and fluffy.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
• Add to egg mixture and mix well.
• Add vanilla, beets and walnuts.
• Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
• Pour into pan, bake for 45 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean.

RED VELVET BEET CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Transfer to microwave, and melt chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk to combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine sugar, eggs, and oil. Beat until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add beets, cooled melted chocolate, and vanilla. Beat until combined. Decrease speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
• Pour into prepared pan and smooth top. Transfer to oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25-28 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
• Meanwhile, combine cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until fluffy and well combined. At low speed, gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until entirely smooth and well-incorporated. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt. Beat to combine.
• With a spatula, top cake with frosting, swirling to create peaks and valleys. Cut into squares and serve.

PURPLE VELVET TORTE (BEET CAKE)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the beets and agave to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until beets are soft.
• Transfer beet-agave mixture to a blender and puree on highest speed until smooth.
• Blend in eggs, oil, vanilla, almond extract, cocoa and salt until thoroughly incorporated.
• Pour batter into a well greased 9-inch cake pan.
• Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool and serve.