Description
Pickle Cake is a whimsical dessert that combines sweet and tangy flavors for an unexpected treat. This cake features a moist vanilla base infused with finely chopped dill pickles and a splash of pickle juice, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Each bite delivers a delightful surprise that will intrigue your guests and brighten up any gathering. Perfect for parties or potlucks, this quirky confection is sure to spark curiosity and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- ½ cup pickle juice
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the chopped pickles and pickle juice until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy. Once cakes are completely cooled, frost generously between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg