Ingredients
1 cup grated peeled uncooked beets (about 2 medium)2 teaspoons lemon juice4 large eggs, room temperature1-1/4 cups butter, melted1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon saltFROSTING:3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugarDash saltChopped walnuts, optional
Preparation
In a small bowl, toss beets with lemon juice; set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs, butter, milk, honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in beet mixture.
Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese, cream and vanilla until smooth. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and salt. Spread over cooled cake. If desired, sprinkle with nuts.
