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Molasses Sponge Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Carol 

"This is quite an old recipe, and I hope that you will enjoy this one."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 4 times with an average star rating of 3.8
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Original recipe yield 1 tube cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup cake flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Beat egg whites to form moist peaks. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup white sugar and salt. Beat until very stiff and shiny.
  3. Beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup white sugar together until very light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, grated lemon rind and lemon juice. Stir in cake flour. Fold meringue gently into batter. Pour batter into an ungreased 9 inch tube pan.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove cake from oven, and invert until cool. Loosen edges, and remove cake from pan.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by CJ5380 
This was a very good cake with something one it. Like suggested I used it for shortcakes. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.75 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2009 by nimbiss 
I did not care for this. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Molasses Sponge Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 14

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 114

  • Total Fat: 1.9g
  • Cholesterol: 76mg
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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