Preheat
the oven to 350F. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of an 8" square
baking pan or mist it with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the
flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in
a medium mixing bowl and stir them with a wire whisk until well
combined.
Place the
flaxseeds in a dry blender and grind them into a powder. Add the 1/3
cup water and blend until a gummy mixture is achieved, about
30 seconds. Add the beets, 1 cup water, canola oil, vinegar, and
vanilla, and process until frothy and well blended, about 1 to 2
minutes. Pour into the flour mixture and mix just until everything
is evenly moistened.
Quickly
spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick
inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 - 40 minutes. Cool
on a rack for at least 30 minutes before serving. When completely
cool, frost with Creamy Fudge Frosting. Store the frosted cake
tightly covered in the refrigerator.
This cake has
secret ingredient - blended beets ! Despite its wholesomeness, you will
be amazed how sinfully delicious it is !