Description
Pickle Cake is a surprisingly delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of a classic cake with the tangy, zesty flavor of pickles, creating a unique and flavorful treat perfect for adventurous eaters looking for something different.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pickle juice (from a jar of pickles)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup finely chopped pickles (dill or sweet, based on your preference)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Turn on the oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven heats, butter a round cake pan thoroughly and lightly sprinkle it with flour to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt, stirring them together evenly to prepare the dry base of the cake batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the pickle juice, vegetable oil, and eggs until fully blended. This mixture imparts the cake’s unique, tangy flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and tender.
- Add Pickles and Vanilla: Gently fold in the finely chopped pickles and vanilla extract, ensuring the pickles are evenly distributed throughout the batter for flavorful surprises in every bite.
- Pour and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Decorate: After baking, allow the cake to sit in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing. Optionally, decorate the top with pickle slices for an attractive presentation. Serve and enjoy your unique pickle cake.
Notes
- Pickle cake combines the unusual but delightful flavors of sweetness and tanginess, making it perfect for those who enjoy experimenting with flavors.
- Use dill pickles for a savory tang or sweet pickles for a milder, sweeter flavor depending on your taste preference.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb texture.
- Feel free to garnish the cake with extra pickle slices or a light glaze to enhance presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
