HARVARD BEET CAKE

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A recipe from a friend in San Diego, Joyce with a real Texas accent. She asked me to try a slice of her "beet" cake and little did I know it is made with beets. My family loves it and none suspects the beets.

Provided by Esther Pearson

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c oil
3 eggs
2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 can(s) beets, finely chopped
1/2 c cottage cheese
1 c crushed pineapple
1/2 c coconut
1 c walnut pieces
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 c flour
2 tsp each - cinnamon and soda

Steps:

  • 1. Blend oil, eggs and sugar. Beat well or stir well
  • 2. Sift dry ingredients: flour,salt, baking soda, cinnamon. Add to 1st mixture. Then add rest of ingredients. Stir well.
  • 3. Grease & flour 9 x 13 inch pan. I use parchment paper. Bake 350 degrees 45 to 50 minutes. Cool and frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • 4. Cream Cheese frosting: 3/4 cup or 6 oz. cream cheese 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat all together and spread on cooled cake.

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