Can’t “Beet” it Chocolate Cake
Revised From Whole Food American Favorites
1 cup raisins soaked in 1/2 cup water
1 cup canned shredded beets
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
10 small pitted dates
1 t vanilla
1 1/2 cups rolled oats ground to flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 t baking soda
2 t baking powder
Soak raisins in the water for about an hour to soften. Blend raisins and soak water with beets, dates, seeds, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix well, but don’t over mix. Pour into 9” round cake pan. Bake at 350 for 20 – 25 minutes. If desired, spread with Chocolate Frosting.
Chocolate Frosting
22 small pitted dates
1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, raw
1 1/4 cup water
3 T cocoa powder
Soak dates in 1 cup water for a few hours for easier blending. Blend all ingredients until smooth.