Fresh Tomato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Fresh Tomato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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In the 1930s, tomato soup cakes were all the rage, yet they were a mystery because they did not taste like tomato soup. Despite its name, this cake is a sweet surprise, as the tomatoes lend a subtle...

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  • Cooling rack
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (extra nuts to top the cake if desired)
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped raisins

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