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
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.
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Joanitah Jackson
j-joanitah@yahoo.comThis cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Mare Jan
m_jan93@aol.comI'm not a big fan of molasses, but this cake was surprisingly good. The spices really balanced out the flavor.
Rachel Smith
s-rachel@yahoo.comThis is the best molasses spice cake I've ever had. It's so flavorful and moist.
Love Bug
buglove@yahoo.comI made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe.
Tara kadel
tara_kadel25@hotmail.frThis cake is so moist and tender. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Javeria Ktk
j-k@gmail.comI love the warm spices in this cake. They really make it special.
Caiden Swartz
swartz.c20@yahoo.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover molasses.
Asfar Ali
ali@yahoo.comI've never been a big fan of molasses spice cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.
Reyna Griffin
griffin_r45@yahoo.comThe glaze on this cake is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a little sweetness and shine.
Lakhvir Singh
l.singh31@yahoo.comThis is my go-to recipe for molasses spice cake. It's always a winner.
Jhanak raj Upadhyaya
j_u75@yahoo.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Kaleb Chapman
k@hotmail.frThis cake is perfect for fall gatherings.
Cassie Ross
r.c@yahoo.comI love the way the spices in this cake warm up the molasses flavor.
Emmanuel Lubula
lubula.emmanuel@gmail.comThis cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Dr.spacecow
dr.spacecow@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
TOSKI Photography
photography.toski@yahoo.comThis molasses spice cake was a hit with my family! The spices gave it a warm and inviting flavor, and the molasses added a lovely depth of flavor. The cake was moist and tender, and the glaze on top was the perfect finishing touch.