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.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

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

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

Wash and finely chop the green tomatoes, removing the stem ends. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped green tomatoes, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and spread it out 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 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.

Step 10

Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1911.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6271.4

Total Fat 308.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.5g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 2031.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 848.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.9g	0%
Total Sugars 529.4g
Protein 87.2g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 403.4mg	0%
Iron 28.9mg	0%
Potassium 3287.6mg	0%

*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: 42.6%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 52.1%