Description
This Sweet & Tangy Pickle Cake is the ultimate adventure dessert that will surprise and delight your taste buds! Combining the sweetness of a classic cake with the unexpected tang of pickles, this moist and flavorful treat is perfect for adventurous eaters and anyone looking to try something completely unique. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a conversation-starting dessert that’s equal parts sweet, tangy, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pickle juice (from a jar of dill or sweet pickles)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup finely chopped pickles (dill or sweet, based on preference)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pickle slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Pan and Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
- Mix the Dry Foundation: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Create the Pickle Magic: In a separate bowl, whisk together pickle juice, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and well blended. This pickle juice is your secret weapon for that amazing tangy flavor!
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix—a few lumps are perfectly fine.
- Fold in the Star Ingredient: Gently fold in chopped pickles and vanilla extract, ensuring pickles are evenly distributed throughout the batter for delicious tangy surprises in every bite.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool and Garnish: Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. For an eye-catching presentation, arrange thin pickle slices on top before serving.
Notes
Fresh, high-quality pickles make all the difference in flavor! Choose sweet pickles for a milder taste or dill for more tang. Chop pickles finely to ensure even distribution and prevent large chunks. Make sure your oven is properly preheated for the best rise and texture. This cake actually gets better the next day as flavors meld together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg