Description
This vibrant green Spinach Cake is a unique and stunning dessert that will surprise your guests with its lovely color and moist texture. Don’t worry about the spinach flavor—it’s subtle and undetectable, while it adds a healthy boost and beautiful color to the cake. Paired with a creamy whipped cream cheese frosting, this cake is as delicious as it is eye-catching. Perfect for special occasions or just a fun baking project, this Spinach Cake will wow everyone at the table!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup milk (85 ml)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (300 g)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10 g)
For the Cream:
- 2 packets whipped cream powder (150 g)
- 1 cup cold milk (250 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 g)
- 150 g (2/3 cup) mild cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach Puree:
- Wash and pat dry the spinach.
- Blend spinach with â…“ cup milk until smooth and bright green. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix the spinach puree into the egg mixture.
- Sift together flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream:
- In a large bowl, beat the whipped cream powder, cold milk, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Add cream cheese and continue beating until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Level the tops of the cakes if necessary.
- Spread a layer of frosting on one cake layer, then place the second layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15mins
- Cook Time: 35mins