MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE

This is a delicious minty chocolate cake made with... beets!

1 1/2 c. sugar
2 extra large eggs
1 c. oil
2 c. pureed beets
6 Tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 3/4 c. unsifted flour
3/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar, eggs, oil and beets and mix. Stir in cocoa, flour, soda, salt and extracts. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Turn into 9" square buttered pan. Bake at 350F. for 45-50 minutes, or until toothpick comes out dry when inserted in center. If desired, spread with chocolate mint icing or frosting. However, this cake is fabulous just as it is.