Old Fashioned Tomato Spice Cake

Delightfully nostalgic and uniquely delicious, this Old Fashioned Tomato Spice Cake is a vintage dessert that tastes like a warm hug from the past. With the surprising inclusion of canned tomato soup, this moist and tender cake boasts a harmonious blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a richly spiced flavor with a delicate hint of tang. Perfectly balanced by the optional addition of sweet raisins and crunchy walnuts, this cake offers a rustic charm that’s hard to resist. Simple to prepare in just under an hour, it’s an ideal treat for family gatherings, fall celebrations, or anytime you crave a taste of old-fashioned comfort. Top it off with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for the ultimate finish. This timeless recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves baking with unexpected ingredients and creating desserts with history.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 10.75-ounce can canned tomato soup
• 0.25 cups water
• 0.5 cups raisins (optional)
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round pans.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the tomato soup and water. Stir until smooth.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the tomato soup mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

If using, fold in the raisins and walnuts gently with a spatula.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Optional: Frost with cream cheese frosting or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1340.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3997.4

Total Fat 150.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 2666.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 630.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 366.1g
Protein 59.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 275.2mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 1747.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 61.3%