Why You Should Give Old-School Tomato Soup Cake A Try

Tomato soup cake has been around since at least the 1950s, underlining the timelessness of this dish. The retro spirit of this confection is one of the reasons culinary experts like Casey Nunes, Education Content Coordinator at Wilton Sweet Studio, recommends that you add this dish to your dessert arsenal. Beyond embracing the old-school vibes of a tomato soup cake, this dessert can also taste great and is a must-bake for the superb flavors and textures it brings to any gathering.

First of all, you're not necessarily going to bite into a slice and think of tomatoes growing on the vine. "You don't taste the tomato soup," said Nunes. Rather, "it serves as a flavor and moisture provider that allows you to bake up a cake that has similar vibes to carrot cake due to its spices and friendly pairing with cream cheese frosting." If you decide to take Nunes' advice and bake a tomato soup cake of your own, she urged you to do so with room-temperature ingredients. Additionally, Nunes advised caution when bringing it all together, as overmixing will squash all hopes of a light and airy cake.

Nunes also pointed out that tomato soup cake is perfect for social gatherings, saying, "Tomato soup cake gives you a deliciously moist dessert and also as a conversation starter!" It is no secret that canned tomato soup is versatile, but it might still come as a surprise to your guests when they learn it is the key ingredient of their new favorite dessert.

Tomato soup cake is only one of many delectable retro desserts waiting to be added to your arsenal, and Nunes had the perfect recommendations. She noted that Lambeth style cakes, in particular, are popular at Wilton Sweet Studio. "Over-piped, Lambeth style cakes are super popular right now and they're a fun way to try out a variety of different piping tips, techniques, and colors," Nunes explained. "The layers of delicious frosting are a must for any sweet lover and is a fun way to create a joyful cake that's perfect for a birthday or celebration."

Nunes also recommended making pineapple upside down cakes, hummingbird cakes, or even strawberry lemonade poke cakes. These old-school cakes have an array of different but delicious flavors that make it easy to cater your vintage dessert menu to the tastes of your audience. If someone loves banana or pineapple, the '70s classic treat of hummingbird cake is sure to please. Meanwhile, for a fun summer snack with pops of gelatinous goodness, a strawberry lemonade poke cake is the way to go. Regardless of which of these desserts strikes your fancy, keep them all in mind when creating your baking bucket list.