Green Tomato Cake Recipe

This Green Tomato Cake recipe is a delightful twist on classic Southern baking! Sweet and savory green tomatoes combine with buttermilk and spices to create a moist and flavorful cake. The crunchy pecans and chocolate chips add the perfect textural contrast. Perfect for a unique dessert or tea-time treat, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unexpected culinary gem!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 342.8 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Green Tomato Cake

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How to Make Green Tomato Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened margarine and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped green tomatoes, chocolate chips, and pecans.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
  9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

130g

Fat

18g

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Green Tomato Cake?

Green Tomato Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Green Tomato Cake?

Green Tomato Cake has approximately 342.8 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Green Tomato Cake?

The key ingredients for Green Tomato Cake are Flour, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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