Arkansas heavenly tomato cake is incredibly moist, tender, and chocolaty.
You’ll never know there is tomato juice in the batter.
We hadn’t either.
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What Is Arkansas Heavenly Tomato Cake?
Some people in theSouthern LivingTest Kitchen said this dessert reminded them ofdevil’s food cake!
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What Does Tomato Juice Do In Cake?
The result is a fluffier texture.
Before covering, let it freeze for about 20 minutes to let the frosting harden.
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For some crunch, top with lightly toasted pecans or walnuts.
Some recipes even have you stir chopped nuts into the frosting before spreading it on the cake.
That part can be up to you.
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Ingredients
Cake:
Baking spray with flour
1 2/3cupsgranulated sugar
1cup(8 oz.
)unsalted butter, softened
2largeeggs
2cups(8 1/2 oz.
)unsalted butter
6Tbsp.whole milk
1/4cupDutch-process cocoa blend(such as Hersheys Special Dark)
4cups(16 oz.
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Coat a 10- x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with baking spray; set aside.
Spoon batter into prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
Let Cake cool slightly on a wire rack, about 10 minutes.
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While Cake cools, prepare the Frosting:
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium.
Whisk in milk and cocoa until smooth, and remove from heat.
Gradually whisk in powdered sugar and salt until well combined and no lumps remain, about 3 minutes.
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Immediately pour over warm Cake, spreading in an even layer.
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