MYSTERY CAKE
This is an easy spice cake from "The Joy of Cooking" made moist and delicious by using a stealthy ingredient: a can of condensed tomato soup. Make it and see if your guests can guess the secret.
Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until well-combined, 3 to 5 minutes. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the tomato soup in 2 parts. Fold in the nuts and raisins. Spread the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack.
- If you choose to make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and sugar in the bowl of a mixer and mix until just smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too stiff, beat for a few seconds longer, being careful not to overbeat it. If you choose, stir in the zest, cinnamon or liqueur.
- To serve, remove the cake from the pan and either sprinkle with powdered sugar or cover with the frosting.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 788, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 502 milligrams, Sugar 77 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I might try using less sugar next time.
Peter Ben
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! It's moist, fluffy, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Bev Hall
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Vlixy
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Noah Ndosi
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I'll definitely be making this again.
Avela Mlondleni
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy, it's like eating a cloud. The frosting is rich and creamy, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Alissia Sauseda
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Gazi Awel
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.
Fahim FF
[email protected]I would give this cake a 4 out of 5 stars. It was moist and flavorful, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Mr Atiq
[email protected]Overall, this was a good cake. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple chocolate cake recipe.
Lutaaya Musa
[email protected]The cake was delicious, but the frosting was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend using a thinner frosting next time.
Lucia Martins
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might try adding some extra butter or oil next time.
Octavian Gligore
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I'll try again soon.
Khan King
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The frosting was especially delicious. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Rebecca Taylor
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was surprisingly easy to make. It turned out perfectly, and it was so delicious. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
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[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The frosting was especially popular. I'll definitely be making this cake again for future parties.
Md Ataur
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this cake turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake came out perfectly. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.
Aicha Hub
[email protected]I've tried many cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
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[email protected]This mystery cake was a delightful surprise! It was moist and fluffy, with a delicious crumb. The frosting was rich and creamy, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!