BELGIAN CAKE

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These are heavy, moist, and yummy with a cup of coffee!! My mother, and her mother made these every Christmas! Now, I'm continuing the tradition!

Provided by Ruby Richards

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c dark brown sugar
1 c shortening
1 c molasses
4 eggs
1 box raisins
2 Tbsp cinnamon
1 c strong coffee
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp baking soda (dissolved in coffee)
6 c flour (more or less for stiff dough)
1 c chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Flour and grease 3 bread pans.
  • 2. Cream sugar, shortening, molasses and eggs. Dissolve baking soda in hot coffee, set aside. Mix in salt, cinnamon and raisins. Add coffee and baking soda. Stir and add flour until dough is stiff.
  • 3. Scrap dough into loaf pans and cook until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. These are better if not over-baked, so watch them.
  • 4. You may sprinkle powered sugar on top and serve sliced!

Rozzi Alloy
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion cake.


Abdullateef Abdulyekeen
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


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I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but I really enjoyed this cake.


Izaz Khan
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This cake is definitely a labor of love, but it's so worth it.


Risper James
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients, but the cake was worth the effort.


Janwar pk Punjab
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Fazal Asif
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Achampong Sheldon
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The ganache frosting is to die for.


amer alfayad
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.


Steve Wilkos
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This cake was a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the rich chocolate flavor.