Spinach Cake

Clean and chop 500 g (about 1 lb) of spinach, boil it in a pot, then rinse under cold water and drain. Squeeze out the excess water from the spinach and blend it in a food processor.

In a bowl, beat 4 eggs, 1.5 water glasses of granulated sugar, 1 water glass of vegetable oil, 1 water glass of milk, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 2 packets of vanilla, and 3 water glasses of flour together with a mixer. Add the blended spinach and mix again. Pour the batter into a rectangular baking pan. Bake in the oven at 200°C (390°F). Enjoy!

About This Recipe

Spinach is a staple of both world cuisine and Turkish cuisine. In this article, we've compiled some interesting facts about spinach from around the world:

*March 26 is National Spinach Day.
*Spinach was introduced to China in the 7th century. It was likely brought to Europe in the 12th century and to the USA in 1806.
*The world's largest producer of spinach is China. China produces approximately 19 million tons — about 95% — of the world's spinach consumption.
*The USA is the world's second largest spinach producer.
*Due to the high oxalic acid content found in spinach, kidney stones may form in some people who consume spinach regularly.
*Green pigments derived from spinach were used in paintings during the Middle Ages.
*During World War I, French soldiers consumed wine mixed with spinach juice to recover from excessive bleeding.
*California produces 74% of the fresh spinach grown in the USA.
*Just one cup of raw spinach is less than one-fifth of a single serving of fruits and vegetables.
*In March 2005, Bon Appétit magazine's annual survey noted that 56% of respondents named spinach as their favorite vegetable.
*Popeye is a cartoon character (known as "Temel Reis" in Turkey) who uses spinach as a source of strength. Thanks to this cartoon, spinach consumption and popularity in the USA increased by 30% in the 1930s.
*Spinach belongs to the annual plant group, meaning it completes its life cycle within one year.
*In 1949, Birds Eye became the first company to advertise frozen spinach in Life magazine. *In 2005, the national yield of commercial spinach was approximately 350,000 tons.

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