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Tomato Soup Cake

Andre Plante
This is my absolute favourite cake. I’m not sure of the origins of this recipe, but I know for sure that my Grandmaman Plante passed it on to my mother, who has passed it on to me.
My birthday and Christmas are not complete with out it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cake pan (9x9)
  • 1 Bowl (medium)

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup Shortening
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 can Tomato Soup (284ml)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1½ cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • Icing (vanilla)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 325℉
  • Add the Baking Soda to the can of Tomato Soup
  • In the Bowl, cream the shortening
  • Add the White Sugar, and Tomato Soup can to the bowl, and mix well
  • Mix in the Flour, Cinnamon, Ground Cloves and Raisin, and ensure everything is well combined
  • Pour mixture into the Cake Pan, and bake for 50-60 minutes, testing with a toothpick to ensure proper doneness
  • Once cooled, spread on the Vanilla or Cream Cheese icing
Keyword cake, christmas, delicious