Green Tomato Cake with Brown Butter Icing
Discover the perfect blend of unexpected and irresistible with this Green Tomato Cake with Brown Butter Icing. A creative twist on classic dessert flavors, this moist, spiced cake is infused with finely chopped green tomatoes, adding a subtle tartness and incredible texture. Accented with warm cinnamon and a rich, nutty brown butter icing, this recipe transforms humble garden ingredients into a show-stopping treat. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just looking to impress, this unique dessert is sure to surprise and delight. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that guarantees rave reviews.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (finely chopped) green tomatoes
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for icing)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Finely chop the green tomatoes and set them aside. You can use a food processor for a finer texture.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and vegetable oil until well combined.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the chopped green tomatoes. The batter will be thick.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
To make the icing, melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it.
Remove the browned butter from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and browned butter until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the brown butter icing evenly over the top.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your Green Tomato Cake with Brown Butter Icing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 325.2 g | 417% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.1 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 819 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 3424 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 951.9 g | 346% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 657.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.1 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 1681 mg | 36% | |
*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.
