Tim'S Thunder Cake
Tim's Thunder Cake is a rich, chocolate-flavored cake with a hint of tomato, topped with strawberries and chocolate frosting, perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Stir in vanilla.
- Add egg yolks to the mixture and blend well.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually fold the beaten egg whites into the creamed mixture.
- Mix water and pureed tomatoes into the batter.
- In another bowl, combine cake flour, cocoa, soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool, then frost with chocolate butter frosting.
- Top with strawberries before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
707
kcal
35% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).