| 1 | * melt and cool the 2 1-oz squares of baking chocolate. |
| 2 | ~--------------------------------------------------------------------- ~-- sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. |
| 3 | Combine sugar, eggs, and oil in a mixing bowl. |
| 4 | Beat with an electric mixer set at medium speed for 2 minutes. |
| 5 | Beat in the beets, cooled chocolate, and vanilla. |
| 6 | Gradually add dry ingredients, beating well after each addition. |
| 7 | Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. |
| 8 | Bake in a preheated 350 °F. |
| 9 | Oven for 25 minutes or until cake tests done. |
| 10 | Cool in pan on rack. |
| 11 | Cover and let stand overnight to improve flavor. |
| 12 | Sprinkle with confectioners" sugar. |
| 13 | 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. |
| 14 | While i have not tried this recipe, i did make the other one and it was good. |
| 15 | But the other recipe is long gone. |
