3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 c. vegetable oil, divided
1 3/4 c. granulated sugar
3 lg. eggs
2 (1 lb.) cans of sliced beets, drained & pureed
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar (opt.)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt chocolate with 1/4 cup oil in top of a double boiler over hot but not boiling water, allow to cook slightly. Beat sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy. Stir in remaining oil, beets and melted chocolate. Beat thoroughly.

Sift flour with baking soda and salt; stir into the batter. Add vanilla; and mix again. Pour into a greased and lightly floured bundt pan; bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on rack, remove from pan. Dust with powdered sugar. Yield: 8 servings.