Thunder Cake

JenniferJennifer

ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 eggs separated (blend yolks, beat whites till soft and fold in)
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup pureed tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 cup cake flour
  • 1/2 cup dry cocoa
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • chocolate butter frosting
  • strawberries, for garnish

directions

Cream together, one at a time, shortening, sugar, vanilla, eggs, water and tomatoes. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine dry mixture with creamy mixture. Pour into greased and floured 8 1/2 in round pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Frost with chocolate butter frosting. Top with strawberries.

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