Patricia Polacco'S Thunder Cake Recipe

Name: Patricia Polacco'S Thunder Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 eggs, separated; 1 cup cold water; 1/3 cup tomato puree; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Grease and flour two 8 1/2 inch cake pans.
3
Cream together the shortening and sugar.
4
Beat in the vanilla and egg yolks.
5
Mix in the cold water and pureed tomatoes.
6
Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and fold into egg/tomato mixture.
7
Sift the cake flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
8
Mix dry mixture into wet.
9
Pour batter evenly into cake pans.
10
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
11
Let cakes cool on wire racks before frosting with chocolate buttercream icing.
12
Optional: Top with fresh strawberries.

750

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Patricia Polacco'S Thunder Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Patricia Polacco'S Thunder Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions