Purple Velvet Torte

Dessert

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 30-35 min Difficulty: Easy Source:

Ingredients

2 ½ cups grated beets

1 cup agave nectar

4 eggs

½ cup grapeseed oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract

½ cup cacao powder

½ teaspoon celtic sea salt


1 9" cake pan

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the beets and agave to a boil, then cover

2. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until beets are soft

3. Transfer beet-agave mixture to a vitamix and puree on highest speed until smooth

4. Blend in eggs, oil, vanilla, almond extract, cacao and salt until thoroughly incorporated

5. Pour batter into a well greased 9 inch cake pan

6.Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean

7.Cool and serve