Molasses Cake

Name: Molasses Cake
Ingredients: 2/3 c. butter; 2 eggs, well beaten; 2/3 c. molasses; 2 1/8 c. flour; 3/4 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg or mace; 3/4 c. sugar; 2/3 c. milk or buttermilk; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. allspice

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. butter
2 eggs, well beaten
2/3 c. molasses
2 1/8 c. flour
3/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg or mace
3/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. milk or buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice

Directions

1

Cream butter and sugar.
2

Mix well.
3

Gradually add eggs, milk and molasses.
4

Mix and sift 2 cups flour with soda, salt and spices.
5

Add to first mixture.
6

Add dried fruit, such as raisins, apricots, peaches, apples, etc., dredged in remaining 1/8 cup of flour.
7

Bake in oven at 350° for approximately 45 minutes or until done.