Best 5 Shoo Fly Cake Recipes

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Introducing the delectable Shoo-Fly Cake, a Pennsylvania Dutch delicacy that has tantalized taste buds for generations. This classic cake boasts a rich history, dating back to the 1800s, and is known for its unique flavor profile and moist, tender crumb. The defining characteristic of Shoo-Fly Cake lies in its molasses-based filling, which imparts a deep, caramel-like sweetness that perfectly complements the cake's delicate crumb. This beloved dessert finds its origins in the resourceful kitchens of Pennsylvania Dutch settlers, who ingeniously utilized humble ingredients to create a sweet treat that would become a staple in their communities.

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SHOO FLY CAKE



Shoo Fly Cake image

A variation on the old Pennsylvania Dutch favorite, Shoo Fly Pie. Not as sweet or gooey as Shoo Fly Pie, this cake is much better the day after you bake it. Works really well as cupcakes. I made mini cupcakes for Christmas, always a hit.

Provided by Amy Moore

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon baking soda
2 ¼ cups boiling water
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
¾ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Dissolve soda in boiling water. Set aside.
  • Mix together flour, brown sugar, salt, and vegetable oil to form a crumb-like mixture. Reserve 1 cup of the crumbs. Mix the remaining crumbs with the water and soda mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 335.9 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

SHOO-FLY CAKE



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Make and share this Shoo-Fly Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Color Guard Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup molasses
2 cups water
2 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients with margarine.
  • Take 1 cup of mixture and reserve for topping and set aside.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water.
  • Add molasses, water and dissolved baking soda.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Sprinkle with reserved topping mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

SHOO-FLY CAKE (MOLASSES CRUMB)



Shoo-fly Cake (Molasses Crumb) image

Very much the same as Pennsylvania Dutch shoo-fly pie, just without the crust and wet bottom. Very moist! This can also be made into cupcakes, bake for about 30 minutes. Yummy for breakfast!

Provided by Jane Asher

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 c flour
2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 c crisco
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp canola oil
2 c boiling water

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together flour, brown sugar, and Crisco to make crumbs. Reserve 1cup crumbs for topping.
  • 2. Mix together remaining crumbs with remaining ingredients to make batter. Batter will be runny.
  • 3. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Top with reserved crumbs
  • 4. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done.

SHOO FLY CAKE



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This is a great alternative for the original Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie!

Provided by Joan HAMMER

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 c flour
3/4 c margarine
1 c molasses
2 1/4 c boiling water
1 baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first four ingredients with a pastry blender as you would pie dough. Remove 3/4 cup of crumbs and set aside for crumb topping.
  • 2. Dissolve baking soda in 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • 3. Mix leftover crumbs, molasses, soda mixture and remaining 2 cups of boiling water together.
  • 4. Pour mixture into greased 10 x 13 x 2" pan.
  • 5. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top of mixture.
  • 6. Bake @ 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes

SHOO FLY CAKE



SHOO FLY CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Bacon

Yield 16-20 People

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups Flour
1 cup Shortening or Butter
2 cups Sugar
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
2 cups Warm Water
1 cup Molasses
1 tsp. Baking Soda
9X13 Cake Pan, greased and floured

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix flour, sugar, salt, and shortening. Set aside 1 cup for topping Mix water, molasses, and baking soda; then add to dry ingredients. Pour into pan and sprinkle with topping. Bake 25-30 minutes

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't make any substitutions or changes unless you know what you're doing.
  • Use a well-greased and floured baking pan. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Shoo-fly cake is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, flavorful cake and sweet, gooey filling, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give shoo-fly cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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