Molasses Cake

Molasses Cake

Serve warm with ice cream, frosted with cream cheese, or all by its lonesome. This cake is always a treat.

Yield:
1 to 9 – inch square cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup hot, brewed coffee

Directions

Step 1
Sift together salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, flour, and baking soda.

Step 2
Cream shortening and sugar gradually, then add molasses and eggs. Mix in sifted ingredients. Stir in hot coffee; batter will be thin.

Step 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298
Calories
10g
Fat
50g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 12%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium227mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate50g 18%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars24g
Protein4g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium75mg 6%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium465mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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