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Old Fashioned Molasses Cake Recipe

Old Fashioned Molasses Cake Recipe

Old Fashioned Molasses Cake made with warm spices and sweet molasses, is a classic American dessert that has been around for many years. It's easy to make that will bring back happy memories of family dinners at home. The spicy scent from the oven as it bakes will fill your house with a cozy warmth and the comforting flavor of this homemade cake will make you feel like a kid again!
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: old fashioned molasses cake recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Rebecca Novak

Equipment

  • bowls
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup molasses
  • Whipped topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt until blended. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix hot water and molasses until dissolved.
  • Sift together flour and baking soda into a large bowl. Gradually stir in egg mixture then pour in the molasses mixture till combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the greased pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before serving. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

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Notes

  • You can add spices like nutmeg, cloves, and allspice for added flavor.
  • Be careful when adding hot water to the batter as it can make it too runny.
  • Make sure to not over mix the batter and only mix until just combined for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal
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