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Tomato Soup Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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 tomato soup in a cake may seem unusual, but it adds moisture and a subtle tanginess that complements the spices. This cake is often enjoyed at potlucks and family gatherings, showcasing the creativity of home bakers. Today, variations abound, with many adding nuts or dried fruits, making it a nostalgic treat for many.

AmericanUSdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup softened butter
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1.5 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 can tomato soup
1 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1 stick (1/2 cup) softened butter for frosting
8 ounces room-temperature cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
1.5 cups powdered sugar for frosting

cream cheese

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💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Cream together 1/4 cup softened butter and 1 cup white sugar in a stand mixer.

2

Add 2 large eggs to the mixture and mix until combined.

3

Add the dry ingredients directly into the mixing bowl: 1.5 cups white flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cloves, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.

4

Beat the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined; the batter will be thick.

5

Add 1 can of tomato soup to the thick batter and mix until fully incorporated.

6

Optionally, add 1 cup of raisins and 1/2 cup of walnuts to the batter and mix again.

7

Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed well and mix one last time.

8

Prepare a 9 by 13 cake pan by spraying it with cooking spray.

9

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth it evenly with a spatula.

10

Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 28 to 30 minutes; check for doneness at 28 minutes.

11

While the cake cools, prepare the frosting by mixing 1 stick (1/2 cup) softened butter and 8 ounces room-temperature cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.

12

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the frosting mixture and mix again.

13

Gradually add 1.5 cups powdered sugar to the frosting and mix until smooth.

14

Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting it with the cream cheese frosting.

15

Spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula.

16

Optionally, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the frosted cake.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

stand mixer9 by 13 cake panspatulamixing bowlhand mixer

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