Fresh Cucumber Bread/Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (approx.)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 2 1/2 pounds fresh cucumbers
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°; grease and lightly flour a 13"x9"x2" baking pan (or two smaller pans)
  2. Wash, peel and coarsely shred cucumbers into a colander. Apply light pressure to the shredded cucumbers, squeezing out additional moisture until the cucumbers are moist, but not overly drippy. Set aside.
  3. Combine all dry ingredients and walnuts in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add 3 cups shredded cucumber, oil and eggs. On medium speed, beat ingredients until thoroughly combined, approximately 2 minutes.
  5. Because cucumbers have a high moisture content, the consistency of the batter will be thinner than a typical cake batter. Look for a consistency similar to pancake batter, adding additional flour if needed.
  6. Pour batter into the pan(s) and bake at 325° for 60 minutes or until the cake passes the 'clean toothpick' test. Remove from oven and let cool.
  7. Serve plain or with a light drizzled glaze. Makes a great dessert or breakfast snack!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

825 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 50.5g 65% DV
Carbs 97.4g 35% DV
Fiber 17.7g 63% DV
Sugar 8.8g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9858.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 742.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 79.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 225mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12% DV
Calcium 1815mg 100% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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