JIM BOB'S CHOCOLATE-MOLASSES CAKE

Jim Bob's Chocolate-Molasses Cake image

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