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Chocolate Carrot Cake

Plain chocolate cake is downright delicious, but at times, it can become such a bore. (Did I really say that?)  And what better way to give it more oomph than putting in additional ingredients. Case in point: carrots.

One of the most sought-after nutritional benefits you can get from carrots is the beta-carotene that gets converted into vitamin A, helpful for eyesight. But aside from that, carrots have been proven to lower the levels of cholesterol in the system and also aid in combating heart attacks and cancer.

However, there are people who just aren't big fans of carrots, or vegetables, for that matter. If you're one of them, fret not because the carrot-y taste is not gonna outstand the chocolaty taste. Instead, the carrot will just enhance the overall flavor of the chocolate cake.
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