Tomato Soup Cake

Tomato Soup Cake was born out of the Depression. This cake may not be for everyone, but our family loves it!

Ingredients

Cake

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Frosting

• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour* a Bundt pan.
2. Blend shortening and sugar.
3. Mix tomato soup and baking soda together. Add to shortening-sugar mixture.
4. Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture.
5. Stir in raisins and nuts.
6. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted tests done.
7. Frost when cake is cool.

Notes

* For best results, use our Pan Release!