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Cake With TOMATO SOUP!?! Trying The 1950's Vintage Campbell's Tomato Soup Cake Recipe!

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Tomato Soup Cake

Cultural Context

Tomato soup cake is a unique American dessert that emerged during the Great Depression, when resourcefulness in the kitchen was essential. The use of canned tomato soup in cake recipes became popular as it added moisture and flavor while being economical. This cake is often spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg, creating a surprisingly delightful combination of sweet and savory. It reflects the creativity of home bakers who sought to make use of pantry staples during challenging times.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
Tesco's own tomato soup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups raisins
3 cups self-raising gluten-free flour

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is budget-friendly.

1

Beat 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter until soft.

2

Add 2 cups of sugar and mix together.

3

Add 2 eggs and mix until combined.

4

Add 2 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of ground cloves.

6

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix well.

7

Add 1 can (420 grams) of tomato soup, mixing until combined.

8

Add 2 cups of raisins and mix in.

9

Sift in 3 cups of self-raising gluten-free flour and mix until just combined.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

electric whiskmixing bowlsievecake panspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

gluteneggs

Also Known As

Tomato Cake

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