Best 7 Dolly Partons Green Tomato Cake Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, Dolly Parton's Green Tomato Cake stands as a testament to the culinary innovation and unexpected flavor combinations that can arise from humble beginnings. This unique cake, crafted with unripened green tomatoes, offers a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and moist textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

The recipe, made famous by the iconic country music legend herself, has become a beloved classic, passed down through generations and cherished for its unique flavor profile. While the primary recipe features a tender and moist cake infused with the tangy flavor of green tomatoes, variations within the article explore additional flavor dimensions and textures, including a delectable cream cheese frosting, a crunchy pecan topping, and a luscious caramel sauce.

Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a novice cook eager to try something new, Dolly Parton's Green Tomato Cake, along with its accompanying variations, promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you craving for more. Embark on this journey of flavors and discover the hidden gem that awaits within this unexpected combination of ingredients.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN TOMATO CAKE



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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

4 cups chopped green tomatoes
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts

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

DOLLY PARTON'S GREEN TOMATO CAKE



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Adapted from Dolly's recipe in "Dolly's Dixie Fixin's." She says, "This is a nice, thick cake that really doesn't need any frosting, but if you must, cover it with the cream cheese kind."

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup raisins
hot water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/4 lbs green tomatoes, cored, seeded, and diced small
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 lb chilled cream cheese (two 8-oz packages)
8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 pinch ground cinnamon, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch cake pans and lightly dust them with flour.
  • Place the raisins in a bowl and add hot water to cover; set aside. (Note from Julesong: you can use warm rum or other liquor, if you like.).
  • Sift the flour into a medium bowl, then add the salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir to combine.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring, until a smooth batter forms.
  • Drain the raisins in a sieve.
  • Stir the walnuts, drained raisins, cored/diced tomatoes, and coconut flakes into the batter.
  • Pour an equal amount of batter into each prepared cake pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for about 60 minutes of until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. When done, remove from oven and let cake cool in pans on wire racks.
  • When cake is cool to the touch, slide a knife or icing spatula around the inside rim of each pan to loosen edges and carefully flip the cake layers onto the wire racks to continue cooling. (You can use an inverted plate on top of the pan, flip, and carefully transfer to racks, if you like.).
  • If you want to frost the cake, make the cream cheese frosting while layers are cooling.
  • To make the frosting, in a medium bowl beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric or hand mixer until well blended.
  • Add the vanilla and beat until incorporated.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat until smooth.
  • Beat in cinnamon until incorporated. Use to frost the cake.
  • To frost cake: when cake is completely cooled place one layer on serving plate and, using a spatula, frost all over with half the frosting. Place second layer on top. Frost second layer with remaining frosting.

GREEN TOMATO CAKE



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I was overrun with green tomatoes that weren't going to ripen & found this recipe on Serious Eats. It is really tasty, something different other than making chutney with them. I halved the recipe and it was the perfect size for a loaf cake.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups green tomatoes, chopped (I pureed in a food processor)

Steps:

  • For the cake, adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 325°F Lightly coat cake pans with baking spray. Line bottoms of cake pans with parchment paper rounds and coat lightly with baking spray once again.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and nutmeg in medium bowl or on large sheet of parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, beat oil and sugar on medium speed until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add tomatoes and beat just until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Decrease mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture to green tomato mixture. Mix just until combined, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl as necessary.
  • Divide batter equally between baking pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of cakes comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer cakes to cooling racks and cool in pans for 15 minutes. Invert cakes directly onto racks. Peel off and discard parchment lining and cool completely, about 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 910.5, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 868.1, Carbohydrate 104.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 70.4, Protein 9.7

GREEN TOMATO CAKE



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Make and share this Green Tomato Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup pureed green tomato
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add buttermilk, margarine, eggs, vanilla and tomatoes.
  • Beat at medium speed until well blended.
  • Fold in chips and nuts.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured 13x9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, or until pick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 198.6, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 32.6, Protein 5.6

GREEN TOMATO CAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING



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I thought that this was an interesting use of green tomatoes. The cake is rich made as directed, but I think that it could be lightened easily.

Provided by Chicagopm

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups diced green tomatoes
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar with a mixer until creamy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Gradually add dry ingrediens to butter mixture, beating well. (Batter will be soft.)
  • Stir in tomatoes, raisins, and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely.
  • Icing: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until butter is lightly browned. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  • Spoon Browned Butter Icing over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 412.3, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 60.6, Protein 7.4

FRESH TOMATO CAKE



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Make and share this Fresh Tomato Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendy0

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter.
  • Add eggs.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients, mixing well.
  • Stir in tomatoes, nuts, dates, and raisins.
  • Put into prepared 9x13 inch baking pan or Bundt pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 35 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting when cool.

DOLLY PARTON'S DUMP CAKE



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Found this in a magazine. Easy, delicious, kind of a cross between a cobbler and cake, and only 5 ingredients. Original directions dId not specify size cans and boxes, and use butter, but Recipezaar requires you add sizes of each boxes and cans, which I did, but we use margarine, up to you if you prefer butter or margarine.

Provided by Teresa M

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 1/4 ounces betty crocker box yellow cake mix
1 (20 ounce) can can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 (21 ounce) can can cherry pie filling
1 (21 ounce) can can blueberry pie filling
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 9 by 13" cake pan.
  • Put the dry yellow cake mix at the bottom.
  • Pour the can of crushed pineapple with juice over the cake mix.
  • Next, spoon the can of cherry pie filling over that, followed by the can of blueberry pie filling.
  • Thinly slice 1 stick of butter and put the slices over the top of the other ingredients (I melted mine and poured it over the top).
  • Bake the cake at 325 for 45 minutes, or until done.
  • Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
  • This is best served warm.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, green tomatoes: Make sure the tomatoes are not too ripe or soft, as they will not hold their shape well in the cake.
  • Slice the tomatoes thinly: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming too mushy.
  • Soak the tomatoes in salt water: This will help to remove some of the bitterness from the tomatoes.
  • Use a good quality cake mix: This will ensure that the cake is moist and flavorful.
  • Follow the recipe instructions carefully: This will help you to achieve the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy the cake with your friends and family: This is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that everyone will love.

Conclusion:

Dolly Parton's green tomato cake is a unique and delicious twist on a classic Southern dessert. The combination of sweet and tangy tomatoes, moist cake, and creamy frosting is sure to please everyone. Whether you are a fan of green tomatoes or not, this cake is definitely worth trying. The next time you have a surplus of green tomatoes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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