Gluten Free Garden Cake
When the nearest Green Acres Market went out of business, I had to try to make the GF Garden Cake. This recipe isnt as fluffy, but it is still very good. You can use dates instead of brown sugar, if you want to stay more organic.
When the nearest Green Acres Market went out of business, I had to try to make the GF Garden Cake. This recipe isnt as fluffy, but it is still very good. You can use dates instead of brown sugar, if you want to stay more organic.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 c raisins
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 c honey
- 1/4 t allspice
- 1 t vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups pamela's gf baking and pancake mix
- 2 t cinnamon (we like heavier cinnamon)
- 1/8 t cloves ground
- 1/2 c brown sugar (or soaked ground up dates)
- 1/2 c oil of your choice butter or ghee
- cream cheese frosting if desired
- 1 1/2 c grated zucchini
- 1/2 c grated carrots
- 1 grated apple
- 1/2 c pecans or walnuts
- *may need just a little water depending on consist
- Carbohydrate 234.92401310265 g
- Cholesterol 846 mg
- Fat 60.9441170974158 g
- Fiber 20.11450030831 g
- Protein 40.3004671013803 g
- Saturated Fat 9.93174451620993 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (783g)
- Sodium 373.160064535792 mg
- Sugar 214.80951279434 g
- Trans Fat 5.86509525850249 g
- Calories 1546 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix ingredients.
- Place in greased pan and cook for 60-70 min at 350 degrees.
- Top with cream cheese frosting or honey depending on your sweet tooth.
Structuring the Table Around Dense Spiced Bakes
Dense cakes laden with grated root vegetables and dried fruit require careful consideration of beverage pairings. Strong black coffee or a robust Assam tea cuts through the heavy sweetness of honey and brown sugar. Pour beverages with noticeable astringency to balance the rich mouthfeel of cream cheese frosting. Avoid overly sweet accompanying drinks, as the raisins and dates inside the crumb already provide substantial residual sugar. Room temperature storage preserves the texture of the crumb best, wrapped tightly in parchment for up to three days on the counter.
Managing Moisture in Dense Batters
Shredding zucchini and apples introduces significant water content directly into the batter. Squeeze grated zucchini thoroughly in a clean dish towel before mixing to prevent a soggy center and ensure the crumb sets properly during the sixty to seventy minute bake time at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Metal baking pans conduct heat faster than glass alternatives, yielding a more even crust around the edges without overcooking the dense interior.
