Great Canadian Heinz Ketchup Cake

The Heinz Ketchup Cake is a unique Canadian recipe that gained popularity during World War II when ingredients like eggs and butter were scarce. The ketchup adds moisture and flavor to the cake, creating a surprisingly delicious dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Great Canadian Heinz Ketchup Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Canadian Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cup Heinz Ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in the Heinz Ketchup and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting or serve as is.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.