Molasses Cake

Name: Molasses Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. molasses; 1 c. water; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. raisins (optional); 1 heaping Tbsp. shortening; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 Tbsp. warm water; 2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. chopped nuts

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 heaping Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. warm water
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

Put molasses, water, salt, spices and raisins in saucepan. Bring to boil; cook 3 minutes.
2

Add shortening; let cool.
3

Add baking soda dissolved in warm water.
4

Add flour, baking powder and nuts.
5

Stir to mix well.
6

Pour into greased square or loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour.
7

No egg, no sugar and little shortening.