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Molasses Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Robin

"Serve warm with ice cream, frosted with cream cheese, or all by its lonesome. This cake is always a treat."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch square cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 1/2 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2005 by BIGG45
My grandmother used to make a cake very much like this when I was growing up. It is a very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by hot tamale
After reading the reviews of this recipe, I didn't know what to think. Nevertheless, I made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2006 by deerhuntress75
Excellent! Made this recipe because of a special request from my Dad. He asked me to make a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2003 by CAROL_CROUSE
This was a great cake. My kids loved it as so did my hubby. What a great smell this gives the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by HANNAHLK
Steer clear of this cake if you value your tastebuds!!! I don't know what the other reviewers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2003 by MARCIEP
This cake is absolutely delicious! The aroma is almost...almost...as good as the cake. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by Fariya
this was great. i probably used little bit more flour or little less coffee. but this recipe... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Molasses Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 292

  • Total Fat: 9.7g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 227mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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