The Greensted

Asparagus Bundt Cake

This recipe for an Asparagus Bundt Cake is no doubt the most unusual dessert you’ve heard of. However, with the medley of orange, cinnamon, and vanilla, you’ll soon think this is the best dessert you’ve had. Serve this cake at an event and have people try to guess what the secret ingredient is. We’re sure no one will guess asparagus!

CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
KeywordComfort Food, Dessert, Vegetables

Servings	Prep Time
18servings	20minutes

Cook Time

1hour

Servings	Prep Time
18servings	20minutes

Cook Time

1hour

Ingredients

Bundt Cake

3cups all-purpose flour
2cups sugar
2teaspoons baking soda
1teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2teaspoon Salt
1 1/2cups vegetable oil
3 large eggsbeaten
2cups grated fresh asparagusdrained, about 1 pound
1 can crushed pineappleundrained, 8 ounces
1-2tablespoons grated orange zest
2teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2cups chopped pecans

Icing

3oz cream cheesesoftened
2 3/4cup confectioners’ sugar
2teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add oil, eggs, asparagus, pineapple, orange zest and vanilla; mix well. Fold in pecans. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
For icing, beat cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Add orange zest, vanilla, orange extract and enough milk until icing reaches desired consistency. Spoon over cake, allowing icing to drip down sides.

Recipe Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-bundt-cake/