PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH SHOO-FLY CAKE

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This is the Pennsylvania Dutch cake version of their Shoo-Fly pie that is so popular in Lancaster County.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup baking molasses (I use Brer Rabbit)
2 teaspoons baking soda (level)
2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Mix together (like a crumbly pie crust) flour, shortening, sugars in a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of the crumbs for top of cake.
  • In another bowl, mix: molasses, baking soda and hot water.
  • Stir until mixed and some of the foam disappears.
  • Add to the crumb mixture and stir until blended.
  • Put in a 9 X 13 inch loaf pan that has been greased and floured.
  • Put the 1/2 cup crumb mixture on top and bake for 1 hour at 350 deg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6114.4, Fat 212, SaturatedFat 52.4, Sodium 2754.1, Carbohydrate 1030.9, Fiber 36, Sugar 600.1, Protein 58.7

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