Pea cake is a surprisingly sweet and moist dessert made with green peas, perfect for adventurous taste buds.
Ready to turn heads and tickle taste buds with a cake that’s green and glorious? Welcome to the ultimate pea cake recipe! This isn’t your grandma’s cake—unless grandma’s a culinary rebel. Here, you’ll find every step, every ingredient, and a whole lot of fun sprinkled in. Time to get baking, folks!
Pea Cake Extravaganza
Pea cake, you say? Oh, yes! It’s sweet, it’s green, and it’s downright intriguing. Imagine the delight on your friends’ faces when they take that first bite. This moist dessert will make peas the unexpected star of your culinary show.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Experimental Delight
- Cooking Method: Baking
Ingredients
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a blender, puree the peas until smooth. Set aside. Remember, green is good!
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the pea puree until well combined. Yes, it’s supposed to be that green!
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined. No overzealous stirring!
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing or serving.
Suggestions
- You can substitute whole milk with almond milk for a dairy-free option.
- Top with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of mint leaves for a fresh finish.
- Add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter for a delightful twist.
- For an extra kick, incorporate a teaspoon of lemon zest into the batter. Zesty!
