Moist Molasses Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich, moist molasses cake with deep flavors, perfect for comforting desserts or teatime treats, appealing to those who enjoy warm spices and sweet, robust flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 pound butter or margarine
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, sugar, and butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for topping.
  3. Add molasses, boiling water, and baking soda to the remaining mixture and stir well.
  4. Pour the batter into a prepared pan.
  5. Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over the batter.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes until the cake is cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

430 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.7g 7% DV
Total Fat 25.7g 33% DV
Carbs 46.7g 17% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 18.8g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6869.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 472mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 63.3mg 5% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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