Green Tomato Cake

Green tomato cake is a traditional Southern dessert that was created as a way to use up unripe tomatoes before they spoiled.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Green Tomato Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Green Tomatoes
• 1.5 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a blender or food processor, puree the green tomatoes until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pureed tomatoes, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.