FALL HARVEST CHOCOLATE CAKE

Fall Harvest Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz fresh beets (2 medium)
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
8 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup finely shredded carrots (4 small)
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped chocolate frosting
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, place beets. Add water to cover. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook 45 to 60 minutes or until beets are tender. Drain; cool. Peel and finely grate beets to equal 1 cup.
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In medium bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add melted chocolate, oil and vanilla, stirring with whisk until blended. Add chocolate mixture to flour mixture, stirring with whisk until blended. Stir in sour cream; mix well. Stir in beets and carrots. Pour batter into pan.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
Frost cake with chocolate frosting; sprinkle with walnuts. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 181 mg