GREEN TOMATO CAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING

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I thought that this was an interesting use of green tomatoes. The cake is rich made as directed, but I think that it could be lightened easily.

Provided by Chicagopm

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups diced green tomatoes
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar with a mixer until creamy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Gradually add dry ingrediens to butter mixture, beating well. (Batter will be soft.)
  • Stir in tomatoes, raisins, and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely.
  • Icing: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until butter is lightly browned. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  • Spoon Browned Butter Icing over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 412.3, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 60.6, Protein 7.4

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