molasses cake bars

Name: Molasses Cake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 - egg; 1/2 cup(s) light molasses; 1 1/2 cup(s) sifted all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) instant coffee powder; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1/2 cup(s) water

(4 ratings)

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Private Recipe by

Russ Myers

@Beegee1947

Necedah, WI

These tasty little cakes won't last very long, so be sure to make plenty.

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(4 ratings)

yield 24 Pieces

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For molasses cake bars

1/2 c

shortening
1/2 c

granulated sugar
1

egg
1/2 c

light molasses
1 1/2 c

sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp

salt
1 1/2 tsp

baking powder
1/4 tsp

baking soda
1 tsp

instant coffee powder
1 tsp

ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp

ground cloves
1/2 c

water

How To Make molasses cake bars

1
Cream shortening and sugar; add egg; beat well. Mix in molasses and water.

2
Sift together remaining ingredients. Stir into creamed mixture.
3
Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes.
4
While warm, frost with Confectioners Icing. Cool; cut into 24 squares.
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