Oh yes, you read that right— Tomato Soup Cupcake. Some of you maybe familiar with this retro cupcake, but if you are like me, by that I mean: Asian, obsessive about all the wrong things, born in the 70’s with main-stream cultural reference points starting in the 90’s (so I’m a late bloomer in this area, my parents were strict), these might be totally novel to you.
Okay, you can be minus all that and still have it be novel to you. And if they are, you have to admit your curiousity is peaked.
Mine certainly was when The Kitchn asked me to develop a recipe for this retro dessert. You know me, I love a good challenge. Aside from that I was so curious.
Hit the jump here to find the surprising result and to see how that iconic can of soup produces a deliciously sweet and tender cupcake.
This is so awesome and I am so curious about the flavor. So fun!
I never would have thought of that but I would definitely try it!
I love how retro and whimsical this is! very fun Naomi!
This is too fun! Love the retro style!!!
What a fun recipe!
Love that photo N! I’ve heard so much about these cupcakes but have yet to try them, you make them look awesome though.
I am SO intrigued by this!!! So fun and creative!
Fabulous! I’ve never heard of this before I’ll head over to check it out 🙂
Super duper FUN! And I just adore that photo!!
I’ve had a pound cake with tomato soup, very intrigued!
What a totally fun dessert!
This is so super fun!! I’ve heard of this before but never investigated more!
I grew up in the 70’s and haven’t ever heard of a tomato soup cupcake. Now I’m definitely curious about the taste… Campbell’s tomato soup was my favorite growing up though, so I’m going to have to try these.
I’ve heard of this cake but never seen it..of course trust you to make it look so good I could eat ten!
So cool! I also grew up in the 70’s, but these cupcakes were not a part of my childhood. I did however consume a very large number of Swanson’s Chicken Pot Pies and TV Dinners!
My husband’s mom made mac and cheese with canned tomato soup. Sounds kind of disgusting, I know, but actually it is quite delicious and very easy! 1 pound cooked macaroni noodles, 1 pound grated cheddar and 2 cans tomato soup. Mix together, top with buttered breadcrumbs and bake for 30 minutes.
Tomato soup cake and cupcakes were a staple in my house growing up!! I love them and so glad to see others on the Tomato Train!!
You nailed it – I’m completely curious and adore the retro image you created. I haven’t heard of this before and now I have to try it. Plus, who doesn’t love a spice cup cake with cream cheese frosting. The recipe looks pretty simple too!
This is so interesting! I would have never thought to use tomato soup! Amazing!
You will love these cupcakes they are the best cupcakes out there! Leave the cream off they taste so good without, plain is the way to go with these cupcakes.