Tim'S Thunder Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup pureed tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Add egg yolks to the mixture and blend well.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gradually fold the beaten egg whites into the creamed mixture.
  6. Mix water and pureed tomatoes into the batter.
  7. In another bowl, combine cake flour, cocoa, soda, and salt.
  8. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
  9. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cakes to cool, then frost with chocolate butter frosting.
  12. Top with strawberries before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

707 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 34.1g 44% DV
Carbs 76.9g 28% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9884.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1004mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 16.3mg 18% DV
Calcium 131.3mg 10% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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