Green Tomato Cake

Discover the unexpected delight of Green Tomato Cake—a moist, spiced dessert that transforms an abundant garden ingredient into a show-stopping treat. Finely chopped green tomatoes lend a surprising sweetness and incredible texture to this cake, complementing warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Balanced with crunchy pecans and optional raisins for bursts of flavor, the batter bakes to perfection, creating a dense, tender crumb. Whether served plain or topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, this unique recipe is a creative way to use up unripe tomatoes and surprise your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or as a conversation-starting dessert, this easy-to-make cake is a must-try for adventurous bakers searching for a new twist on classic flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups (finely chopped, seeds removed) Green tomatoes
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 whole Large eggs
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 1 cup Raisins (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

Place the finely chopped green tomatoes in a colander. Sprinkle them with a pinch of salt, stir, and let them drain for 10 minutes. Pat the tomatoes dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and vegetable oil together until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped green tomatoes, pecans, and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan(s) and use a spatula to spread it evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake(s) from the oven and allow to cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, serve as is or frost with your favorite cream cheese icing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2158 grams (2158.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6342

Total Fat 311.90g	400%
Saturated Fat 42.60g	213%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.40g
Cholesterol 558mg	186%
Sodium 3242mg	141%
Total Carbohydrate 871.60g	317%
Dietary Fiber 36.50g	130%
Total Sugars 535.80g
Protein 79.50g	159%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 443mg	34%
Iron 30mg	164%
Potassium 3827mg	81%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 52.7%