Tomato cake

Tomato cake design.

I love me an upside down cake (not sure why I like saying it that way). There is something so satisfying when you flip a cake over and se...

Nobody will ever notice the secret ingredient in this tomato soup cake! Moist and tender, it's a delicious spice cake topped with cream cheese frosting--perfect for a crowd!

Do you have a big brother? I do. And as much as I’ve tried to hide it for most of my life, (it’s just a kid sister kinda thing, I think) I’ve always looked up to him. (Shhhhhh…. don’t tell.)

The Greek dessert that most Americans are probably familiar with is the classic baklava. It’s one of my all-time favorite treats, but I hadn’t explored many other Greek sweets and it turns out that was a real shame! Recently, I came across a recipe for Greek Orange Cake (or Portokalopita, as it’s traditionally known), and […]

Print Friendly Version Spending lots of time reading and browsing vintage cookbooks, sipping iced tea, and today…a bit of pre-autumn cleaning. The temperature only needs to dip below 70 and I start thinking school shopping, autumn road trips to our favorite spot on Lake Superior’s north shore, soup, bread, nesting…nesting…nesting. Are you like this? Anyway,…Read more →

What is a tomato soup cake? Find out with these vintage recipes for a classic spiced cake made with a can of regular tomato soup.

tomato plant and veggie cake

In the symphony of flavors found in this Tomato Soup Cake each ingredient comes together to create a melody that balances the sweet elements. This cake challenges notions by combining the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, with the unexpected tanginess of tomato soup. The result is a moist and dense texture that tells stories of baking techniques from years gone by. Topped with a frosting that gracefully covers its crumb this cake showcases how ordinary pantry staples can be…