How to Make Green Tomato Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green Tomato Cake may sound like a peculiar idea, but don't let the name fool you. This unique and delicious dessert is a perfect way to use up those end-of-season green tomatoes that always seem to be left over in the garden. The green tomatoes add a subtle tartness and a beautiful green color to the cake, making it a fun and unexpected treat for any occasion.

One of the best things about Green Tomato Cake is that it's incredibly easy to make. The recipe calls for simple, everyday in...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch cake pan

  • 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

    175 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 405mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 114mg