Soft Molasses Cake
A moist, flavorful molasses cake with warm spices, perfect for cozy gatherings or teatime treats, offering rich sweetness and aromatic spice in every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the shortening until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the brown sugar, beating continually to incorporate.
- Add the beaten egg and mix well.
- Beat in the molasses until fully combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, allspice, and cinnamon.
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the mixture.
- Pour in the milk and mix until smooth.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased shallow pan.
- Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
877
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).