Molasses Cake

Name: Molasses Cake recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1 - 9 inch square cake
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup molasses; 2 eggs; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup hot, brewed coffee

by Leo Sutton 3 weeks ago

4.3 (9)

297.8 kcal

49.7 g carbs

Share recipe

Description

Serve warm with ice cream, frosted with cream cheese, or all by its lonesome. This cake is always a treat.

Ingredients

½ cup shortening
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup molasses
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup hot, brewed coffee

Directions

1. Sift together salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, flour, and baking soda.
2. Cream shortening and sugar gradually, then add molasses and eggs. Mix in sifted ingredients. Stir in hot coffee; batter will be thin.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 1 - 9 inch square cake

calories: 297.8 kcal

carbohydrates: 49.7 g

protein: 3.8 g

saturated fat: 2.4 g

cholesterol: 31 mg

sodium: 227.3 mg

fiber: 0.9 g

sugar: 24.2 g