heart beets of love cake w/ choc crm chse frstng

How To Make heart beets of love cake w/ choc crm chse frstng

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or grease 3 -8 inch cake pans, and set aside till needed.
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  Step 2
  In a large bowl cream together the butter with room temperature sour cream, & sugar till light and fluffy and no granules remain. At least 5-6 minutes.
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  Step 3
  Crack eggs into a small bowl, and add to creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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  Step 4
  Measure Flour into a seperate bowl,add baking powder, and pudding mix, stir to blend & gradually add to mixing bowl alternately with beet juice & almond extract, in 3 different intervals.
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  Step 5
  When batter is completely mixed add the crushed/chopped beets, and beat till blended together. Add a few drops of red food color if desired.
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  Step 6
  Pour cake batter into prepared pans, and bake for 30 to 37 minutes till cake is done, or when toothpick is inserted into center of cake it comes out clean. Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes then invert onto cooling rack.
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  Step 7
  Now pour mixture into prepared pans.
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  Step 8
  To make the frosting, beat butter with creamed cheese at medium speed, till creamy.Then in a medium bowl add the powdered sugar & cocoa powder, & coffee granules , stir with spoon till blended together.
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  Step 9
  Add powdered sugar mixture to creamed mixture, and coffee flavor &,beat to blend.till desired consistency is reached. You are now ready to frost cake.
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  Step 10
  If a more creamier consistency is desired, add a few tablespoons of milk till desired consistency is reached.and then add final layer. Can use all frosting on top layer & sides.
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  Step 11
  Frost the first layer of cake & add about 3/4 cup to one cup of Strawberry filling on top leaving at least a 1 inch border from edge uncovered. Then top with second layer and repeat same steps.Garnish with your choice of candies or Fruit. Refrigerate till ready to serve.
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  Step 12
  Serve Proudly and wait for the compliments. SHHH Don't tell your guest the secret ingredient until after you have gotten the compliments. They will be surprised.
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  Step 13
  NOTE: You can also use melted chocolate chips to this recipe if desired, INSTEAD OF THE COCOA. I have made it both WAYS, for each pound of powdered sugar use 1 cup of melted chips.
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