Molasses Sponge Cake

Vegetarian
Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Cuisine: American

A rich, moist molasses sponge cake with warm spices, perfect for dessert or teatime, offering deep flavors and a tender crumb that appeals to spice lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup molasses ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup sugar ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup melted lard ⓘ
  • 1 egg ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon cloves ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup Swans Down cake flour ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Add one cup of boiling water last and mix well.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
  4. Bake at 350° to 375°F for about 30 minutes, monitoring to prevent burning.
  5. Insert a knife into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

717 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 46.1g 59% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 32.6g 65% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 134mg 6% DV
Potassium 709.3mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 88.3mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 166.8mg 13% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

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

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