Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrot
  • 1 cup finely shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded beet
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Method

  • In large bowl, beat oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla.
  • Combine dry ingredients; add to egg mixture and mix well.
  • Stir in vegetables.
  • Add chocolate chips and mix well.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or test done.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Spread over cooled cake.
  • Store in the refrigerator.