Vidalia Onion Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A unique sweet and savory cake featuring Vidalia onions, raisins, and nuts, flavored with spices and tomato soup, perfect for brunch or as a distinctive dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup finely grated Vidalia onions
  • 1/2 cup Crisco or 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup raisins, softened in water
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Mix baking soda with tomato soup; let stand while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add ground cloves and nutmeg to the sifted flour and mix well.
  4. Combine the soup mixture with the flour mixture.
  5. Stir in the grated Vidalia onions, chopped nuts, and softened raisins (drained).
  6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured tube or Bundt pan.
  7. Bake at 325°F for about an hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the pan as soon as heat from the pan allows; cool upside down.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

825 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 49g 63% DV
Carbs 99g 36% DV
Fiber 17.4g 62% DV
Sugar 21g 42% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7020.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 883mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 9mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16% DV
Calcium 251mg 19% DV
Iron 6.4mg 35% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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