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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
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 and 1/3 cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
canned tomato soup

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

Wash your hands thoroughly.

2

Grease the cake pan with Baker's Joy.

3

Measure dry ingredients into a large bowl: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/3 cups of sugar, 4 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of allspice, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves.

4

Add canned tomato soup and 1/2 cup of shortening to the dry ingredients and beat on low for 2 minutes.

5

Add 2 eggs and 1/4 cup of water to the mixture and continue mixing.

6

Pour the batter into the greased cake pan.

7

Bake the cake until done, checking with a toothpick (exact baking time not specified).

8

Let the cake cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

cake panlarge bowlmixerspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluteneggs

Also Known As

Tomato Cake

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