Beet Cake

Whisk together in Large bowl:

1 cup white sugar
1 1/3 ap flour
1 1/2 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t ground allspice
1/2 freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 ground ginger
1/2 t fine sea salt

Beat in a low speed with a hand mixer

2/3 c canola oil
3 large eggs

After all is combined ( do not overmix)

Stir in:
1.5 cups of grated beets raw (grate them on a cheese grater)

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the
center comes out clean

Allow cake to cool on a baking rack

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese ( room temperature)
6 table spoons of unsalted butter ( room temperature)
2 teaspoons of vanilla

Beat top ingredients until well mixed
Slowly beat in 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and delicious.

After cake has cooled spread frosting evenly over the top of the cake and
enjoy!!

Courtesy of Chef Robbie Frans of Dining Details

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