Frugal Cake - Spicy Tomato Cake

I like this recipe because it is easy, I usually have what I need on hand, and it is always enjoyed. People tend to ask for the recipe and are always surprised at the inclusion of tomatoes. A great cake to whip up while you put up the tree or come back from a busy day of shopping.

Spicy Tomato Cake

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of salt
Freshly grated zest of one orange
3/4 cup brown sugar (You can use granulated sugar if that’s what you have on hand)

 

1 cup, canned diced tomatoes, drained and pureed to measure one cup
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 Vegetable oil and spray either an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

 Combine all the dry ingredients including the zest in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients until well combined.

 Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combines. Do not beat or over mix the ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched or a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean of wet crumbs.

Cool on a rack and then think about icing with a lemon or orange glaze!