Spinach Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar  
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed cooked spinach  
  • 1/4 cup milk
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven: to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.  
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and mashed spinach. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Cream ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract.
2. Add powdered sugar: Gradually beat in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
3. Frost cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting.

Enjoy your healthy and delicious spinach cake!