The Ketchup Cake

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a baker named Lily. She was famous for her delicious cakes and pastries, but she was always looking for new and unique recipes to add to her menu. One day, while rummaging through her pantry, she came across a bottle of ketchup and an idea struck her. She decided to bake a cake using ketchup as one of the ingredients.

At first, the villagers were skeptical about the idea of a ketchup cake, but Lily was determined to prove them wrong. She worked hard in her kitchen and finally, after many hours of baking, the ketchup cake was ready. The aroma of the cake filled the air, and the villagers could hardly contain their excitement.

When they finally tasted the cake, they were amazed. The cake was moist and fluffy, with a rich and savory flavor that was unlike anything they had ever tasted before. It was an instant hit, and soon, everyone in the village was talking about Lily's ketchup cake.

From that day on, the ketchup cake became a staple on Lily's menu, and she went on to open her own bakery, where she continued to bake her famous ketchup cake and many other delicious treats. The end.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
5. Stir in the ketchup and vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious ketchup cake!