Triple Chocolate Beet Bundt Cake

Triple Chocolate Beet Bundt Cake

4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup butter, softened and divided

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

3 eggs

2 cups shredded beets ( I used the food processor to make it speedy and neater)

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour (I used a white whole wheat)

2 tsp baking soda

1 cup chocolate chips (to add to batter)

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup brewed coffee (I used a mocha-flavored coffee)

1/4 tsp salt

powder sugar for garnishing

1. In microwave, melt 4 ounces of chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter, stir until smooth.
2. Cream (use stand mixer if you have) remaining butter and brown sugar, add eggs.
3. In small bowl combine the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla, coffee, and shredded beets.
4. Combine flour, baking soda and salt, gradually add to liquid mixture. Stir in chocolate chips (1 cup)
5. Pour into greased bundt pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-55 mins. Cool in pan for 15 minutes.  Invert onto plate, when cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
6. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from http://www.tasteofhome.com