Best 9 Molasses Spice Crumb Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures that is Molasses Spice Crumb Cake, a classic dessert that combines the warmth of molasses with a medley of aromatic spices and a delectable crumb topping. This delectable treat is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its tender crumb, moist texture, and irresistible buttery streusel. But that's not all - this article also offers a tempting array of other crumb cake recipes, each with its unique twist on this beloved dessert. From the zesty zing of Lemon Crumb Cake to the cozy comfort of Apple Crumb Cake, and the elegant sophistication of Raspberry Crumb Cake, there's a perfect recipe here for every palate and occasion. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOLASSES CRUMB CAKE



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This is a quick and easy cake version of shoo-fly pie. It has crumbs on top, a moist middle, and a wet bottom. Yum!

Provided by Pam Eisenreich

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
2 cups boiling water
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and butter together in a large bowl until large crumbs form. Separate 2 cups of the flour mixture into another bowl and set aside.
  • Stir boiling water, molasses, and baking soda together in a third bowl until baking soda dissolves; pour into the flour mixture in the large bowl and stir until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the top of the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.6 calories, Carbohydrate 85.6 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 330.9 mg, Sugar 48.6 g

MOLASSES CRUMB CAKE



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Molasses crumb cake recipe - an easy coffee cake-style treat with loads of flavour and wonderful texture. Great for gatherings

Provided by Crosby Molasses

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature, cut into cubes
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses

Steps:

  • Grease a 9"x13" pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine flour and sugar.
  • Cut in the butter using two knives, a pastry blender, or your fingers.
  • Reserve one cup of crumbs for the topping.
  • In a separate bowl, add the baking soda and molasses to the boiling water.
  • Stir until fizzy.
  • Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl with the butter, flour, and sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Pour combined mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Top with the reserved crumb mixture.
  • Cook for 40-45 minutes at 350 F or until a tester comes out clean.

MOLASSES CAKE



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Serve warm with ice cream, frosted with cream cheese, or all by its lonesome. This cake is always a treat.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup shortening
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup molasses
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup hot, brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Sift together salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, flour, and baking soda.
  • Cream shortening and sugar gradually, then add molasses and eggs. Mix in sifted ingredients. Stir in hot coffee; batter will be thin.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 227.3 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES CAKE



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This old-time spice cake is lower in fat but big on flavor. Serve it warm for breakfast on a frosty morning or have a square with hot cider on a snowy afternoon. It's a great cold-weather treat. -Deanne Bagley, Bath, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hot water
9 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition., Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MOLASSES SPICE CAKE



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An array of aromatic spices-including ground cinnamon, mace, and black pepper-make this molasses cake perfect for a fall dessert. It's frosted with a rich cream cheese buttercream, then finished with a drizzle of brown sugar glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of ground cloves
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
3 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1 1/3 cups packed light-brown sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting for Molasses-Spice Cake
Brown-Sugar Glaze

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan. Line bottom with parchment, and butter the parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, molasses, ginger, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  • Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Beat in flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the sour cream mixture.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan, and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack, remove parchment, and turn right side up. Let cool completely. (Cake can be wrapped tightly in plastic and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
  • Spread frosting over top of cake. Drizzle with glaze. Serve immediately.

MOLASSES SPICE CRUMB CAKE



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I remember my mother making this when I was growing up. I don't know where she got the recipe .. maybe from a family friend. I added some spices to it to adjust to my taste. It's sort of like a PA Dutch Shoofly Pie without the crust! Please note: the batter is VERY thin ... and there is no "typo" .... this cake has no eggs in...

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 c all purpose flour
2 c sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 lb margarine (2 sticks), softened
1 c dark molasses
2 c boiling water
1 Tbsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13X9-inch baking pan with baking spray. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Mix well. Cut in the margarine with a pastry blender until mixture resembles crumbs the size of a pea.
  • 3. Measure out 1 1/4 cups of the crumbs and place in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 4. In a large microwave safe bowl, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from microwave and stir in the molasses. Add the baking soda and mix quickly. (This mixture will foam quite a bit at this stage.)
  • 5. Quickly pour into crumbs and mix quickly qith a wire whisk. Mixture will be VERY thin.
  • 6. Pour into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs evenly over top.
  • 7. Place in oven and bake for 45 minutes or until cake passes the toothpick test.
  • 8. Please note: this recipe can be halved and baked in an 8X8X2 baking pan.

MOLASSES SPICE CAKE



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This recipe has been in my personal collection for 30 years. The spice flavors are nicely balanced, and the molasses and coffee make it dark and moist. You can use either instant coffee with 1 cup boiling water or brewed coffee in this sheet cake. -Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee, beating well after each addition. Spread into prepared pan., Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For icing, beat butter and vanilla until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLASSES CRUMB CAKE



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I do not claim this recipe as my own. It is the best molasses crumb cake though. I stalked a woman at church for the recipe. She insists it's the oil that makes it so moist.

Provided by rainlion

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups warm water
1 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Mix together flour, sugar, oil, and salt. Reserve two cups for crumb topping.
  • Dissolve baking soda into warm water.
  • Add water mix and molasses to dry ingredients.
  • Mix until smooth and pour into a greased pan (I use a glass cake dish).
  • Sprinkle crumbs on top.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

SPICE CRUMB CAKE



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For a sweet treat, my family enjoys the old-fashioned goodness of this cake. It is my great-grandmother's recipe.-Carolyn Nicholas, Winter Springs, Florida From Light & Tasty 2003

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons molasses

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, spices and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Remove and set aside 1 cup for topping. In another bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk and molasses. Add to the remaining flour mixture; mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with reserved topping. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 18 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.9, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 316.9, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 26.2, Protein 3.8

Tips:

  • Use dark molasses for a richer flavor.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or buttermilk.
  • To make the crumb topping, use cold butter and flour. This will help to create a crumbly texture.
  • Be sure to bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

This molasses spice crumb cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special holiday dinner. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tangy crumb topping. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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