Very Special Tomato Spice Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and whisk until just combined.
5. Stir in the tomatoes until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Tomatoes are actually a type of fruit, not a vegetable.
• Spices can help enhance the flavor of a cake while adding a unique twist.
• Cakes have been around since the ancient Egyptians, but the modern cake we know today dates back to the Middle Ages.