"Souper" Spice Cake

Spices were so important in "the olden days" that they were used for trading. Sure, they're still important today, but for their flavor more than their value. So when you're sinking your teeth into this dessert delight, think about how much each bite of this spice cake might have been worth years ago!

Serves: 10

Cooking Time: 45 min

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 can (10 ¾ ounces) condensed tomato soup
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
   
   
2. Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans or one 9" x 13" baking dish.
   
   
3. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend on low speed for about 1 minute. Blend on high for about 4 minutes, until well mixed.
   
   
4. Pour the batter evenly into the cake pan(s) and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting and layering. If frosted, store cake in the refrigerator.
   
   

Notes

Serve plain, or layered and topped with Cream Cheese Frosting or whipped topping.