Spiced Tomato Soup Cake: A Unique Dessert Delight

Ingredients

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed tomato soup

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for the cake to bake evenly.

2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato soup, water, and Crisco. Beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy for about 2 minutes.

3. Incorporate the Eggs:
Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. This helps the eggs integrate fully and creates a homogenous batter.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and ground cloves. Sifting ensures an even distribution of spices and leaveners.

5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, blending at low speed until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the cake light and fluffy.

6. Prepare the Baking Pan:
Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.

7. Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once cooled to room temperature, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Tomato Soup Cake, Spiced Cake, Cinnamon Dessert, Fall Dessert, Tomato Cake, Easy Baking, Unique Desserts, Holiday Baking, Comfort Food, Oven Baked Dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,250 calories for the entire cake

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