MOLASSES CAKE

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1909 Molasses cake recipe with no eggs or mik required. This was my great grandmothers recipe and it was my grandmothers favorite cake recipe. (And is a favorite for the rest of my family also...)

Provided by ldunger

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
1 cup blackstrap molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon allspice
1 cup hot water
1 egg (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream together brown sugar and butter.
  • Add molasses and baking soda disolved in hot water.
  • Add dry ingredients to mixture. Beat well.
  • Put into greased, floured 9x9x2 inch pan,
  • Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes.
  • The following may also be added to this recipe- rasins, chopped nuts or candied fruit for fruit cake.

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