Indulge in a culinary adventure with our unique cake recipes centered around the surprising yet delightful combination of green tomatoes and velvety cream cheese frosting. Discover the Green Tomato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a harmonious blend of tangy tomatoes, sweet cake, and luscious frosting. For a zesty twist, try the Green Tomato Bundt Cake with Lime Glaze, where the vibrant citrus glaze complements the moist cake perfectly. And for those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Green Tomato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting offers a delectable alternative without compromising on flavor. Each recipe is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, ensuring a smooth baking experience, and detailed ingredient lists, guaranteeing successful results. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these extraordinary green tomato cake creations.
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GREEN TOMATO CAKE
An easy spice cake recipe with a twist. This Green Tomato Cake uses unripe garden tomatoes to add moisture and flavor. Frost with a mouthwatering cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Julie Clark
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Use a food processor or a grater to grate enough green tomatoes to make 3 cups. Don't skin them, just take out the core and grate. Allow the juice to drain off the tomatoes as you make the cake batter.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until combined.
- Fold in the drained tomatoes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cake tests done.
- Allow the cake to cool before frosting.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Mix until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Frost the cake after it has cooled. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 319 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CAKE WITH GREEN TOMATOES AND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This cake needs green tomatoes. It has a cream cheese frosting which looks so yummy. This is from Ricardo.
Provided by Boomette
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, sprinkle half sugar and half salt on tomatoes. Let rest 15 minutes. Put in the blender and reduce in a smooth puree. Add raisins and set aside.
- Put the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat at 350°F Butter an 8 inch spring form pan. Cover the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk with a mixer : oil, remaining sugar and vanilla until is it homogeneous. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth. At low speed, incorporate dry ingredients alternating with the mixture of tomatoes.
- Distribute the batter in the pan. Cook in the oven about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let cool. Unmold and let cool on a rack.
- Icing : In a bowl, with a mixer, cream the cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Ice the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.3, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 90.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 59.5, Protein 6.7
GREEN TOMATO CAKE
This is a moist, spice-type cake...a good way to use some of those extra green tomatoes before frost hits. Sprinkle the finished cake with confectioners' sugar or frost with your favorite caramel or cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Glenda
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chopped tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes. Place in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until creamy.
- Sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add raisins and nuts to dry mixture; add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Dough will be very stiff. Mix well.
- Add drained tomatoes and mix well. Pour into the prepared 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 404.9 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
GREEN TOMATO CAKE WITH NUTS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, vegetable oil or shortening, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and creamy.
- Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg; slowly beat into egg mixture. Blend well.
- Stir in pecans, raisins, and tomatoes.
- Pour into prepared baking pan. Top with coconut, if desired.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 242 mg, Sugar 47 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize Serves 12, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
BASIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.
Provided by JJ
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 110.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g
Tips:
- Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes: These tomatoes will hold their shape better during baking and provide a tart flavor that complements the sweetness of the cake.
- Use a food processor to grate the tomatoes: This will save you time and effort, and it will also ensure that the tomatoes are evenly grated.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a cream cheese frosting that is not too sweet: A sweet frosting will overpower the flavor of the green tomatoes.
Conclusion:
Green tomato cake is a unique and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tart flavor of the green tomatoes pairs perfectly with the sweet cream cheese frosting, and the cake is moist and flavorful. If you are looking for a new and exciting cake recipe, I highly recommend trying this one. You won't be disappointed!
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