OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES CAKE
MANY YEAR AGO SUGAR WAS SCARCE. AFTER COTTON PICKING TIME WAS OVER A FAMILY WOULD USUALLY BUY A 50 LB BAG TO LAST UNTIL SPRING. I WILL NEVER FORGET WHEN I WAS REAL SMALL I KNOCKED A BOTTLE OF TURPENTINE OFF INTO THE OPENED 50 LB BAG OF SUGAR, MY MOTHER DIPPED OFF THE TOP PORTION. BACK THEN IN NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA FARMERS GREW...
Provided by Jewel Hall
Categories Cakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES, GREASE A SQUARE 9X9 INCH BAKING PAN, SIFT FLOUR, SODA, SPICES AND SALT, SET ASIDE.IN A LARGE BOWEL WITH ELECTRIC MIXER, BEAT EGG, BUTTER, MOLASSES AND WATER UNTIL COMBINED. ADD FLOUR MIXTURE AND BEAT UNTIL SMOOTH. POUR INTO GREASED PAN AND BAKE 30 TO 35 MINUTES OR UNTIL TOOTH PICK COMES INSERTED IN THE CENTER, COMES OUT CLEAN. COOL PARTIALLY IN PAN ON RACK. CUT INTO SQUARES AND SERVE WHILE WARM. THIS IS AN OLD RECIPE.
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Dhuux Cali
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves molasses cake.
ratri sikdar
[email protected]This is the best molasses cake I've ever had. It's perfect for a fall dessert.
Lori Melson
[email protected]I love the way this cake smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.
Arshad Deowal
[email protected]This cake was really easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Niaz Laghari
[email protected]I found this cake to be a little dry. I think I'll try adding some extra molasses next time.
Supreme goku
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.
Samiya Khan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of molasses cake, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet and has a nice, rich flavor.
Lucas Legros
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Rosta Kombi
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the molasses flavor.
Ansar Iqbal
[email protected]Delicious!
Aleena Butt
[email protected]I've been looking for a good molasses cake recipe for ages, and this one is a keeper! It's easy to make and turns out perfectly every time.
Adnann Paris
[email protected]This molasses cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I'll definitely be making this again.