Best 9 Molasses Spice Crumb Cake Recipes

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Introducing the tantalizing world of molasses spice crumb cake, a delectable treat that is sure to ignite your taste buds and warm your soul. This classic dessert combines the rich, robust flavor of molasses with an aromatic blend of spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. The moist, tender crumb cake is topped with a layer of sweet, crunchy topping, adding an irresistible textural contrast that makes every bite a delightful experience. Whether you're looking for a special occasion dessert or a cozy treat to enjoy on a lazy afternoon, molasses spice crumb cake is the perfect choice. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the best recipes for this timeless classic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOLASSES SPICE CAKE



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An array of aromatic spices-including ground cinnamon, mace, and black pepper-make this molasses cake perfect for a fall dessert. It's frosted with a rich cream cheese buttercream, then finished with a drizzle of brown sugar glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of ground cloves
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
3 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1 1/3 cups packed light-brown sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting for Molasses-Spice Cake
Brown-Sugar Glaze

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan. Line bottom with parchment, and butter the parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, molasses, ginger, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  • Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Beat in flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the sour cream mixture.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan, and bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack, remove parchment, and turn right side up. Let cool completely. (Cake can be wrapped tightly in plastic and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
  • Spread frosting over top of cake. Drizzle with glaze. Serve immediately.

MOLASSES CRUMB CAKE



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This is a quick and easy cake version of shoo-fly pie. It has crumbs on top, a moist middle, and a wet bottom. Yum!

Provided by Pam Eisenreich

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
2 cups boiling water
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix flour, sugar, and butter together in a large bowl until large crumbs form. Separate 2 cups of the flour mixture into another bowl and set aside.
  • Stir boiling water, molasses, and baking soda together in a third bowl until baking soda dissolves; pour into the flour mixture in the large bowl and stir until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the top of the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.6 calories, Carbohydrate 85.6 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 330.9 mg, Sugar 48.6 g

MOLASSES CRUMB CAKE



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Molasses crumb cake recipe - an easy coffee cake-style treat with loads of flavour and wonderful texture. Great for gatherings

Provided by Crosby Molasses

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature, cut into cubes
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses

Steps:

  • Grease a 9"x13" pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine flour and sugar.
  • Cut in the butter using two knives, a pastry blender, or your fingers.
  • Reserve one cup of crumbs for the topping.
  • In a separate bowl, add the baking soda and molasses to the boiling water.
  • Stir until fizzy.
  • Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl with the butter, flour, and sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Pour combined mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Top with the reserved crumb mixture.
  • Cook for 40-45 minutes at 350 F or until a tester comes out clean.

MOLASSES CAKE



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

Provided by Robin

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Sift together salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, flour, and baking soda.
  • Cream shortening and sugar gradually, then add molasses and eggs. Mix in sifted ingredients. Stir in hot coffee; batter will be thin.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 227.3 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES CAKE



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This old-time spice cake is lower in fat but big on flavor. Serve it warm for breakfast on a frosty morning or have a square with hot cider on a snowy afternoon. It's a great cold-weather treat. -Deanne Bagley, Bath, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hot water
9 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition., Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MOLASSES CRUMB CAKE



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I do not claim this recipe as my own. It is the best molasses crumb cake though. I stalked a woman at church for the recipe. She insists it's the oil that makes it so moist.

Provided by rainlion

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups warm water
1 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Mix together flour, sugar, oil, and salt. Reserve two cups for crumb topping.
  • Dissolve baking soda into warm water.
  • Add water mix and molasses to dry ingredients.
  • Mix until smooth and pour into a greased pan (I use a glass cake dish).
  • Sprinkle crumbs on top.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

MOLASSES SPICE CAKE



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This recipe has been in my personal collection for 30 years. The spice flavors are nicely balanced, and the molasses and coffee make it dark and moist. You can use either instant coffee with 1 cup boiling water or brewed coffee in this sheet cake. -Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
ICING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee, beating well after each addition. Spread into prepared pan., Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For icing, beat butter and vanilla until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLASSES SPICE CAKE



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Make and share this Molasses Spice Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) package spice cake mix (I use Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker)
2/3 cup milk
4 eggs
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup craisins or 1 cup dried fruit (optional)
1 (16 ounce) container prepared white frosting
2 tablespoons molasses

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 13 x 9 pan.
  • I use Bakers Joy Spray.
  • In a large bowl combine cake mix, milk, eggs and molasses (and fruit or nuts if using).
  • Beat on low for 2 minutes.
  • Beat on high for 4 minutes.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center of cake springs back when lightly pressed.
  • Cool in pan.
  • Frost when completely cool.
  • Frosting: In a medium bowl stir molasses into frosting until completely mixed.
  • Spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5318.2, Fat 170.7, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 868.8, Sodium 4609, Carbohydrate 905.4, Fiber 14, Sugar 680.5, Protein 57.4

SPICE CAKE WITH MOLASSES CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Raisin     Walnut     Spice     Fall     Molasses     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cake
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsulfured (light) molasses
1 cup golden raisins
Frosting
1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsulfured (light) molasses
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Caramel
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 1/2 cups chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • For Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk apple butter, buttermilk, oil, eggs, molasses and raisins in medium bowl to blend. Stir apple butter mixture into dry ingredients. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer cakes to racks and cool 20 minutes. Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes onto parchment-lined racks and cool completely.
  • For Frosting:
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until smooth. Add molasses, butter and vanilla and beat just until smooth. Place 1 cake layer on plate. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting decoratively over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate while preparing caramel.
  • For Caramel:
  • Stir sugar and cream in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil and stir 1 minute. Let stand until very thick but still pourable, about 5 minutes. Drizzle caramel over cake. Press nuts onto sides of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will taste. Use fresh, organic spices, molasses, and butter for the best flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients: This will help to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the cake to set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

This Molasses Spice Crumb Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and spicy crumb topping. The cake is best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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