Spiced Parsnip Cake: A Delightfully Easy Recipe for Everyone
A deliciously moist cake that combines the sweetness of parsnips with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated parsnips
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just blended.
- Fold in the grated parsnips and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include walnuts or raisins in the batter.
- Serve with cream cheese frosting for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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