Name: Molasses Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup hot water; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt

Molasses Cake Recipe

Terra Hodges Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Molasses Cake Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, molasses, hot water, and brown sugar until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition until a smooth batter forms.
Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve slices of the Molasses Cake on dessert plates and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 302 kcal
Total Fat : 9g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 20mg
Sodium : 426mg
Total Carbohydrates : 54g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 31g
Protein : 2g

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