Italian Stewed Tomato Spice Cake
Indulge in the unexpected harmony of sweet and savory with this Italian Stewed Tomato Spice Cake, a show-stopping dessert that’s as unique as it is delicious. Featuring a can of Italian stewed tomatoes as the surprise star ingredient, this moist and tender cake balances warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with a subtle tangy richness. Perfectly complemented by optional mix-ins like raisins and walnuts and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this cake comes together in under an hour, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether served with a cup of coffee or as a standout addition to your dessert table, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to spark curiosity and win hearts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 15-ounce can Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a 9x9-inch square baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and the entire can of stewed tomatoes (including the juice). Use a fork to gently break up the tomato chunks if desired.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can affect the texture of the cake.
If using raisins and/or walnuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.5 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 3959 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 596.8 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 381.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.7 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2054 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
