- 2 large beets, peeled
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips, at least 60% cocao
In a medium saucepan, cover the beets with water by an inch. Place the pot over medium high heat and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the beets until they are soft enough to easily be pierced through the center with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain the beets and puree them. You may need to add a tablespoon or two of water to the beets to get them to puree smoothly, Add only what you need. Set the beet puree aside to cool.