Molasses Batter Cake
A moist, spicy molasses batter cake with rich flavors of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, perfect for dessert or special occasions, layered with applesauce or dried apples filling.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix shortening, sugar, molasses, and eggs until well combined.
- Add remaining ingredients, including flour, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and cloves.
- Stir in buttermilk and baking soda last to activate leavening.
- Pour batter into three 9-inch or four 8-inch baking pans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before assembling with applesauce or dried apples as filling.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
773
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).