old-fashioned molasses cake

Name: Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1 - egg; 1/2 cup(s) dark molasses (or 3/4 cup light molasses); 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ginger, ground; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) hot water; 1/2 cup(s) Fat-Free Cool Whip, optional

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Vanessa Thompson

Blaine, KY

Updated on Feb 1, 2020

This was a personal favorite of my dads! He loved this cake.

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Old Fashioned Molasses Cake with a dollop of whipped topping.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Perfect for dessert or brunch, this molasses cake is a terrific mix of sweet and robust flavors. It's an old-fashioned recipe that will be a hit during the holiday season. Molasses adds a depth of flavor and a mild sweetness. Serve with whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or even a warm apple compote. Yum!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 9 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 - egg
1/2 cup dark molasses (or 3/4 cup light molasses)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup Fat-Free Cool Whip, optional

How To Make old-fashioned molasses cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, beat the butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Beat in the egg.
Step 3

Beat in the molasses.
Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 5

Add to the butter mixture alternately with the water, mixing well after each addition.
Step 6

Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Step 7

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Step 8

Cool on a wire rack.
Step 9

Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 218kcal, carbohydrates: 32g, cholesterol: 171mg, fat: 7g, fiber: 0g, protein: 7g, saturated fat: 3g, sodium: 247mg, sugar: 20g, unsaturated fat: 4g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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