Dolly Partons Green Tomato Cake
Discover the surprising sweetness of Dolly Parton’s Green Tomato Cake, a Southern-inspired dessert that turns garden-fresh green tomatoes into a moist and flavorful masterpiece. Perfectly spiced with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake shines with its tender texture, thanks to juicy green tomatoes, and the irresistible crunch of chopped walnuts or pecans. Raisins add a touch of natural sweetness, perfectly complementing the vanilla-infused batter. Create this unique treat in just over an hour, and serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or slathered with decadent cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re a fan of classic Southern recipes or looking for an inventive way to use green tomatoes, this unexpected dessert is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups green tomatoes
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
Wash and finely chop the green tomatoes, removing the stem ends. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chopped green tomatoes, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the cake out onto the wire rack to cool completely.
Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 308.7 g | 396% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.3 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2032 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 848.8 g | 309% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 529.4 g | ||
| Protein | 87.2 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 3288 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
