Best 6 Spiced Green Tomato Cake Recipes

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**Spiced Green Tomato Cake: A Tangy Twist on a Classic Treat**

Experience the unique and delightful flavor of the Spiced Green Tomato Cake, a culinary creation that combines the tanginess of green tomatoes with the warmth of aromatic spices. This cake is a true symphony of flavors, offering a perfect balance between sweet and savory. The moist and tender crumb is infused with a medley of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a symphony of warmth and depth. As you savor each bite, you'll encounter bursts of tangy green tomato flavor that cut through the sweetness, resulting in a truly unforgettable taste sensation. This article presents a collection of Spiced Green Tomato Cake recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic treat. From traditional Southern-style cakes to modern takes with cream cheese frosting, you'll find the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of Spiced Green Tomato Cakes and discover the perfect recipe for your next special occasion or afternoon treat.

Here are our top 6 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

GREEN TOMATO CAKE



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This is a spiced green tomato cake and is delicious. Great way to use those tomatoes before the frost gets them.

Provided by Stephanie Morris

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 c sugar
1 c vegetable oil or melted shortning
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
3 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 c pecans or walnuts
1 can raisins
2 1/2 c diced green tomatoes
coconut (sweetened and shredded)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F
  • 2. In mixing bowl beat sugar, oil or shortning, eggs, vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • 3. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Blend well.
  • 4. Stir in pecans or walnuts, raisins, and tomatoes.
  • 5. Pour in a 9X13 inch pan. Top with coconut if desired. Bake for one hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 6. Frost when cool with your favorite frosting or serve with whipped cream or Cool Whip.

EASY TOMATO SPICE CAKE



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No one will ever guess there is canned tomato soup in this moist and fluffy cake. Easy and quick to make with only 5 ingredients. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, a simple glaze, or just dust with powdered sugar.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Spice Cake

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup (such as Campbell's®)
½ cup milk
3 eggs
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan and set aside.
  • Whisk cake mix, tomato soup, milk, eggs. and cinnamon together in a bowl until well combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 203 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

GREEN TOMATO CAKE



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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

3 cups grated green tomatoes (drained)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 ½ cups canola oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup salted butter (room temperature)
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar

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

GREEN TOMATO CAKE WITH NUTS



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This green tomato cake is a sweet one-layer cake filled with diced green tomatoes, chopped nuts, raisins, and, optionally, coconut.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 1h12m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil , plus more for greasing pan
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup pecans
1 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups finely diced green tomatoes
1/2 cup or more of flaked coconut, optional

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

GREEN TOMATO SPICE CAKE



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This recipe was in a local newspaper. Although I haven't tried it yet, it sounds interesting so I thought I'd post it so I always knew where to find it once I was ready to make it ;o)

Provided by pammelasue

Categories     Apple

Time 1h

Yield 1 Cake, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box spice cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup raisins (or craisins)
1 1/2 cups green tomatoes, diced
1 granny smith apple, peeled and diced
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In mixing bowl, lightly beat the water, vegetable oil, eggs, and brown sugar until combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in spice cake mix and flour, and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla, walnuts, raisins, tomatoes, and apple. Blend well.
  • Spoon the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 baking pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Loosen the cake from the sides of the pan with a knife or spatula. Cool for 30 minutes.
  • Using a fine-mesh strainer or a sifter, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar. Optional: When serving, top each slice with a tablespoon of coconut and/or whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.5, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 153.4, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.6, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes. Use firm, green tomatoes that are free of blemishes. The best varieties for this cake are Granny Smith, Roma, and Green Zebra.
  • Slice the tomatoes thinly. This will help them cook evenly in the cake.
  • Don't overcook the tomatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help the cake develop a nice crust.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious the next day.

Conclusion:

This spiced green tomato cake is a delicious and unique way to use up your green tomatoes. It's moist, flavorful, and has a slightly tart flavor that is balanced by the sweetness of the spices. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

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