PEA PICKIN' CAKE

Pea Pickin' Cake image

Provided by S F

Categories Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c canola oil or oil of choice
4 large eggs
2 c pure cane or granulated sugar
4 c packed frozen peas, defrosted, cooked, drained and pureed
1/2 c lemon juice, fresh
2-3 tsp dried mint to taste
dash(es) green food coloring to desired color
6 Tbsp sweet cream butter, softened
3 c powdered sugar, sifted
3 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp lemon zest, grated

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
2. In a small mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, with mixer combine eggs and sugar. Mix in oil. Mix in flour mixture. Puree together pureed peas and 1/2 c lemon juice until smooth. Mix pea puree into batter. Mix in food coloring. Stir in dried mint.
4. Spread batter evenly in baking pan and bake for 28-33 minutes or until golden brown and tester comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack to cool completely.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, with a mixer with whisk attachement. Combine butter, sifted powdered sugar, 3 tbsp lemon juice, salt and lemon zest.
6. When cake is cool frost with lemon frosting. Cut into 12 pieces.