Thunder cake recipe
Thunder Cake is a moist, chocolatey cake with a surprising ingredient—tomatoes! Perfect for creating warm, cozy memories on stormy days.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pureed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream or ice cream
Instructions
Whipped cream or ice cream
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Incorporate Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the pureed tomatoes and buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
The pureed tomatoes may seem unconventional, but they enhance the cake's moisture and flavor without being detectable in the final taste.