How to Make Great Canadian Heinz Ketchup Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Canada is known for its maple syrup, poutine, and hockey, but there's another staple that often goes overlooked: Heinz ketchup. This beloved condiment has been a household favorite in Canada for decades, and it's not just for adding to fries or burgers. In fact, one of the most unique ways to use Heinz ketchup is in baking, specifically in the Great Canadian Heinz Ketchup Cake.

At first glance, the idea of putting ketchup in a cake may seem strange, but trust us when we say that this ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch layer cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Make the cake: Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl. Mix ketchup, water, and food coloring together in a separate bowl.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Blend in sugar until creamy, then mix in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Add flour mixture in two batches on low speed, alternating with ketchup mixture, scraping down the bowl as needed, until well combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 1 minute. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert each layer carefully onto the wire rack. Let cool completely, about 15 more minutes.
  • While the cake layers are cooling, make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually mix in powdered sugar on low speed, scraping the bowl as needed, then beat on high speed until fluffy.
  • Place one cooled cake layer onto a serving plate. Cover with frosting and spread to the edges. Place remaining cake layer on top. Frost the sides of the cake, then finish by frosting the top.
  • Nutrition

    624 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 506mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 68g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 98mg