Sift together into a bowl & set aside:
- 1 ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup cocoa
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Beat together:
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup of pureed drained canned or cooked beets
Gradually beat in:
- ½ cup buttermilk
- flour mixture
Pour into 12 cupcake tins or a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
Bake at 350 for 25 or more minutes.
Can be dusted with powdered sugared or frosted with cream cheese and raspberries.