Best Old Fashioned Molasses Cake Recipes

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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.

OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES CAKE



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Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
11/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c butter, melted
1 c molasses
1/2 c hot water

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES, GREASE A SQUARE 9X9 INCH BAKING PAN, SIFT FLOUR, SODA, SPICES AND SALT, SET ASIDE.IN A LARGE BOWEL WITH ELECTRIC MIXER, BEAT EGG, BUTTER, MOLASSES AND WATER UNTIL COMBINED. ADD FLOUR MIXTURE AND BEAT UNTIL SMOOTH. POUR INTO GREASED PAN AND BAKE 30 TO 35 MINUTES OR UNTIL TOOTH PICK COMES INSERTED IN THE CENTER, COMES OUT CLEAN. COOL PARTIALLY IN PAN ON RACK. CUT INTO SQUARES AND SERVE WHILE WARM. THIS IS AN OLD RECIPE.

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES CAKE



Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake image

Perfect for dessert or brunch, this molasses cake is a terrific mix of sweet and robust flavors. It's an old fashioned recipe that will be a hit during the holiday season. Molasses adds a depth of flavor and a mild sweetness. Serve with whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar or even a warm apple compote. Yum!

Provided by Vanessa Thompson

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp Land-o-Lakes butter, softened (this makes it taste more old-fashioned)
1/4 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 c dark molasses (amount depends on type - if you use light use 3/4 cup)
1 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ginger, ground
1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c hot water
9 Tbsp Fat-Free Cool Whip (optional)

Steps:

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

"OLD"- FASHIONED MOLASSES MARBLE CAKE



This is a very old recipe..I inherited a ton of recipe books, handwritten recipe cards, and a ton of recipe clippings..as I was looking through an old recipe book( 1941 ) this newspaper clipping fell out of it..I had been through this book before but apparently not very thoroughly..it sounded interesting and deliscious..so I...

Provided by Cindy Rice

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 24

3/4 c sugar
1/4 c. butter, softened to room temp.
1-2 tsp. vanilla extraxt
1&1/4 c. flour, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 c. milk
2 egg whites
THAT IS THE LIGHT PART.. NOW FOR THE DARK PART
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c. butter
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 c. dark molasses
1&1/4C.FLOUR
1/4tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
4-6 tbsp. milk
PEANUT BRITTLE FROSTING:
6 tbsp. butter
2tbsp. cocoa or 1square chocolate melted
3cup confectioners' sugar
2tbsp. hot coffee
Crushed peanut brittle

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE LIGHT PART: cream butter and sugar until moist, add vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.. , then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.. Set aside..
  • 2. FOR THE DARK PART: cream 1/2 cup brown sugar with 1/4 cup butter, add 2 beaten egg yolks and 1/4 cup dark molasses and stir thoroughly. Sift together 1&1/4 cups flour, 1/4 tsp.baking soda and 1/4 tsp.salt, and add alternately with 4-6 tbsp. Milk to creamed brown sugar, etc.
  • 3. Put dark and light mixtures by large spoonfuls into greased ( floured ) tube pan, alternating the mixtures. Bake at 350° for 1hour.( 20 min. If using normal size bundt pan).
  • 4. My suggestion is to double the recipe for a normal sz. Bundt pan..
  • 5. When cool, spread with:
  • 6. PEANUT BRITTLE FROSTING
  • 7. Cream 6 tbsp. Butter With 2tbsp. Cocoa or 1 square chocolate, melted, and 3 cups confectioners sugar, blend with 2 tbsp. Hot coffee and beat til of spreading consistency. Spread over cake and sprinkle liberally with crushed peanut brittle..
  • 8. NOTE: I wasn't able to frost this, as my family wouldn't let me..it is good enough on its own..it has a sweet taste and dense texture..like a cross between an angel food cake and a sponge cake..( I think ).. So if you try this and frost it,, let me know and by all means post a picture if it..also.. Not sure but I think maybe a little baking powder added would be beneficial..hope you enjoy..I always find very old cake recipes fun and a challenge.

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