FRESH TOMATO CAKE 
1 c. dark brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. raisins
2 c. peeled cubed tomatoes
3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs, nuts, dates, raisins and tomatoes. Sift dry ingredients into tomato mixture. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool and frost with cream cheese frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

8 oz. cream cheese
3 tbsp. butter
1 1/16 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. frosting sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

 

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