Description

This vintage-inspired spice cake uses a secret pantry staple to achieve a remarkably moist texture and a beautiful deep amber color. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, it offers a warm, cozy flavor profile that will leave your guests guessing the mystery ingredient.

Ingredients

1 can (10.75 oz) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
In a small bowl, stir the baking soda into the undiluted condensed tomato soup and set aside to react and puff up.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
Incorporate the tomato soup mixture into the butter and egg base.
Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice into the wet ingredients and fold gently until no flour streaks remain.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually adding the powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
Frost the cooled cake layers generously.

Notes

To ensure a perfectly smooth frosting, make sure both your cream cheese and butter are completely softened to room temperature before mixing. If you prefer a taller cake, this recipe can be baked in a single bundt pan, though you will need to increase the baking time to approximately 40-45 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American