Red Beet Chocolate Cake

1 3/4 c Flour; Unbleached, Sifted

1 1/2 t Baking Soda

1/2 t Salt

1 1/2 c Sugar

3 ea Eggs; Large

1 c Vegetable Oil

1 1/2 c Beets; Pureed

2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate; *

1 t Vanilla Extract

1 x Confectioners` Sugar; Sifted

* Melt and cool the 2 1-oz squares of baking chocolate. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Combine sugar, eggs, and oil in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed for 2 minutes. Beat in the beets, cooled chocolate, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating well after each addition. Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan on rack. Cover and let stand overnight to improve flavor. Sprinkle with confectioners` sugar. NOTE: This is similar to a recipe that I had from one of the local cooking shows that was sent out to the listeners when the Red food coloring was banned. While I have not tried this recipe, I did make the other one and it was good. But the other recipe is long gone.