- Use condensed tomato soup straight from the can without adding water.
- Do not overmix after adding flour or the cake can become dense.
Retro surpriseDessert · American retro
Tomato Soup Spice Snacking Cake
A tender cinnamon clove snack cake whose retro tomato soup secret brings moisture, color, and conversation.
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45 minutesEasy difficulty4g protein
Why it fits
The unexpected ingredient and familiar spice cake payoff make baking feel curious and fun.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cloves
- 1 cup condensed tomato soup
- ½ cup neutral oil
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- Cream cheese frosting, optional
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Whisk flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- 02
Whisk soup, oil, sugar, and eggs, then fold in dry ingredients.
- 03
Bake in an 8-inch pan at 350°F for 28 to 32 minutes; cool before frosting.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Add raisins or chopped walnuts for a vintage version.
- Dust with powdered sugar instead of frosting for a lighter finish.
Store unfrosted airtight at room temperature for 3 days; refrigerate frosted cake for up to 5 days.
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Per serving, approximately
310 calories4g protein1g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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