Spiced Tomato Soup Cake: Easy Dessert Recipe

Tomato Soup Cake Recipe 🍅🍰

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Yield: 1 9×13 cake pan

Description:

Tomato Soup Cake is a delightful spice cake, reminiscent of carrot cake but without the laborious grating process. It’s incredibly easy to make and offers a unique twist to your dessert repertoire. With the option to add nuts or raisins, this cake caters to various tastes and occasions, making it perfect for weeknight treats or feeding a large group.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
   • Lightly grease and flour a 9×13 cake pan, ensuring an easy release of the cake.

2. Cream Sugar and Shortening:

   • In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth and well combined.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the tomato soup.
   • Combine the soda-soup mixture with all the other ingredients, including flour, cinnamon, ground cloves, and raisins, into the sugar-shortening mixture. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.

4. Pour Batter into Pan:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared 9×13 cake pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

5. Bake:

   • Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Serve:

   • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
   • Serve slices of this delightful Tomato Soup Cake either warm or at room temperature, with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 153.5
• Fat Content: 4.5g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 177.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27.6g
• Fiber Content: 0.8g
• Sugar Content: 16.6g
• Protein Content: 1.6g

Keywords:

Fruit, Nuts, Canadian, Weeknight, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours, Easy

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to customize this cake by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits to the batter.
• Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
• This Tomato Soup Cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee, making it an ideal treat for afternoon gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Enjoy its moist and flavorful texture with every bite!