Tomato Cake

This recipe also originally belonged to Ardeth Mouritsen and was shared with me by Christina Church. This is Christina's husband's favorite cake. Jimmy has always had one of these for his birthday cake EVERY year!!!

TOMATO CAKE
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/3 c. sugar
4 t. baking powder
1 t. soda
1 1/2 t. allspice
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. condensed tomato soup
2 eggs
1/4 c. water

Sift together dry ingredients. Add shortening and soup. Beat 2 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom constantly. Add eggs & water. Beat 2 more minutes. Pour into 2 - 9" OR 1- 9x13" sprayed pans. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Beat together:
2 - 3 oz. cream cheese
1 T. milk
Gradually beat in:
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Add:
1/2 t. vanilla
Mix well and frost cooled cake.