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cut spinach cake frosted with cream cheese on a platter.
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Spinach Cake (with White Chocolate Frosting)

The best spinach cake recipe there is!!! A beautiful green cake layered with luxurious cream cheese and white chocolate frosting.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 415kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Springform 9 inches/ 23-24 cm

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 150 g baby spinach 3 cups/ 5.5 oz
  • 2 eggs large
  • 200 g granulated sugar 1 cup/ 7 oz
  • 120 ml canola oil ½ cup/ 4 fl.oz, Note 2
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 175 g all-purpose flour 1 ⅓ cup/ 6 oz
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher

Frosting:

  • 175 g white chocolate 6 oz
  • 230 g cream cheese 1 cup/ 8 oz, at room temperature
  • 85 g unsalted butter soft, ⅓ cup/ 3 oz

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit/ 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Prepare springform: Butter it well all over. Sprinkle about 1 heaped tablespoon of flour in the springform. Turn and shake the springform to coat it all over with the flour. Turn the springform over the sink and pat it gently on the bottom to help remove the excess flour.

Spinach puree:

  • Remove the stems if they are too thick. Wash the leaves in a colander and shake well to remove excess water.
  • Blend in a food processor or blender until smooth. Scrape the walls of the kitchen gadget a few times in between.

Batter:

  • Wet ingredients: Beat the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and a bit fluffy. Add oil, lemon juice, and spinach puree and mix to combine.
  • Dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Sieve them over the egg mixture.
  • Combine: Mix shortly to combine, don’t overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared springform.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Release carefully and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting:

  • Melt chocolate at bain-marie: Place finely chopped white chocolate in a waterproof bowl. Pour some water into a saucepan that can hold the bowl on top. Place the bowl with the white chocolate on top, but make sure that the bowl doesn't touch the water. Melt the chocolate slowly, stirring often. Set aside while you prepare the rest.
  • Combine: Mix cream cheese shortly to make it softer. Add soft butter and mix well until pale and creamy. Slowly add melted chocolate, one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition. Once you have incorporated all the chocolate, mix well until fluffy.

Assemble:

  • Cut the cake horizontally into two layers.
  • Fill cake: Place one layer on a platter. Spread ½ of the frosting on top. Cover with the second cake layer and pipe or spread the remaining cream cheese frosting on top.

Notes

  1. A digital kitchen scale will give you the most precise measure ensuring the best bake possible. I recommend using the gram measurements when baking any of my cakes (Amazon affiliate link).
  2. Canola oil is best because it has a very neutral taste. If you want to use olive oil, make sure it is an extra light sort; otherwise, its flavor will dominate.
  3. You can use it immediately or let it set in the fridge for a while. The topping can be made in advance. In this case, cover the bowl with cling film/ plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Bring to room temperature (about 30 minutes) and mix shortly before spreading the mixture on the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1651IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg