Beet Red Velvet Layer Cake - Local Roots NYC

Ingredients

• 10 ounces Local Roots organic red beets, well scrubbed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 3/4 cup whole buttermilk
• 4 large Local Roots pasture raised eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (not Dutch process)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional for an umami flavor)
• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)