JIM BOB'S CHOCOLATE-MOLASSES CAKE

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Make and share this Jim Bob's Chocolate-Molasses Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wife2abadge

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
3 -4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and stir with a whisk to blend.
  • Add the eggs, milk, molasses, oil, and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the water and stir it into the batter by hand.
  • Pour the batter, which will be very thin, into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting, combine the butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese in a large bowl and beat until fluffy.
  • Slowly add the confectioners' sugar, beating to form a smooth frosting.
  • Add the milk 1 tsp at a time until the frosting reaches the desired spreading consistency.
  • Frost the cake and let it sit for 30 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 45.1, Sodium 392.6, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 49.8, Protein 6.8

Neani Khan
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Juliana Owusu
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This cake is okay, but I've had better.


Ruth Shonga
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The molasses flavor is a bit too strong for me.


Michael King
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This cake is very dense. I prefer a lighter cake.


Jos Mudar
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ripon Mulla
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Stellah Saboke
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I love the texture of this cake. It's so moist and fluffy.


Beyonce Carthy
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Juan Barron
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This cake is very moist and has a great flavor. I would definitely recommend it.


Khokhar badshah
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I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I really enjoyed this cake. The chocolate flavor is strong enough to balance out the molasses.


Toritse Offixials
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Numan Jani
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Habibkhan Khan
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This cake is so moist and rich. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Aurora Mahabir
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I love the combination of chocolate and molasses in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Teck Mine
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This cake is easy to make and always comes out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.


Talent Kapondoro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was a hit with my family and friends.


Oussama Ben Satrat
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This cake is so moist and delicious! The chocolate and molasses flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cake is not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.