Birthday "Beets" Cake and Frosting

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Minutes to Prepare: 80
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

398 mL canned sliced beets, drained1/4 cup beet cooking liquid or water2/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce2.5 oz low-fat silken tofu (Mori-Nu)1 tbsp vanilla1 tsp cider vinegar2 tbsp liquid honey1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour1/2 cup cocoa2/3 cup Splenda Granular2 tsp baking soda2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt----- Frosting ------1 (3-oz) package Fat-Free Jell-O White Chocolate Pudding mix1 cup cold water1 tsp red food colouring (optional)1 cup Cool Whip Free, softened

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Lightly spray two 8" cake pans with PAM.
Put the drained beets into the food processor with beet liquid (or water), applesauce, tofu, vanilla, vinegar and honey. Process until very smooth.
Whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Pour in the beet mixture and stir until well-combined.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Cool on a rack 1 hour before frosting.
----Frosting----
Whisk together pudding mix, water and food colouring until smooth.
Pour pudding mix into Cool Whip, folding in until incorporated. Chill 30 minutes before frosting cake.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 109.4
Total Fat: 0.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 71.0 mg
Total Carbs: 23.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 3.0 g

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Member Reviews

IHIMMELMAN
This was unbelievably good for a cake that is so healthy. The cake is a bit dry, but adding the frosting makes the whole thing come together. My husband, mother-in-law and son were all amazed when I told them how good it was for them. - 3/18/10
SHAZPATT
I made this for my mother's birthday this weekend. It looked like it was going to be too dry so I doubled the applesauce. It had the consistency and texture of a bran muffin. 6 adults tried it, 4 thought it was great, 2 had a few bites and didn't finish. White flour would change that I think. - 1/11/10
DODANEODWYER
I can hardly wait to try this - I've read several recipes about beets/cake - but this one looks the best as it uses whole wheat flour - I'm going to try it without so much Splenda - I think it will be sweet enough with the honey - 4/18/09
TWINKIEQUEEN
i love beet cake and this one sounds delicious! - 10/3/10