MIMI'S TOMATO SOUP CAKE

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Depression era tomato spice cake recipe used by my grandmother...this cake is REALLY spicy! You may substitute butter for the shortening if you prefer.

Provided by Jean Varner

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine tomato soup, water and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture alternately with the flour mixture. Stir in the raisins and nuts.
  • Pour batter into a 10 inch Bundt or tube pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 7.2 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 388.3 mg, Sugar 38 g

Joshua Nwakpa
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This cake is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Nadeem Tariq
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This cake is a fun and creative way to use up leftover tomato soup.


Siddiqui Babu
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I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but this cake was actually really good. The flavors blended together perfectly.


Daniel Medina
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Faro
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Wow! This cake was amazing. I never would have thought to combine tomato soup and cake batter, but it worked perfectly.


JAM SANWAL JANI LAR
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This cake is a must-try for any tomato soup lover. It's a unique and delicious way to enjoy your favorite soup.


Juan Carlos Oliveira
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the tomato soup adds a nice touch of tanginess.


karen cook
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This cake is a unique and delicious twist on a classic. The tomato soup adds a subtle tanginess that pairs perfectly with the sweet cake batter.


Jessie Cupp
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cake was done in no time, and it was a great way to use up leftover tomato soup.


Doris Acko
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the tomato soup added a nice tang.


Chiekwu Ebuka
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ez
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I've never had anything like this before, but it was surprisingly delicious! The tomato soup gave the cake a unique tanginess that I really enjoyed.


Karina Martinez
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This tomato soup cake was a delightful surprise! The flavors of the tomato soup and the cake batter blended perfectly, creating a moist and flavorful treat. I loved the addition of the cheese and croutons, which added a nice savory touch.