Molasses Cake

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. thick buttermilk
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. melted shortening, margarine or butter
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve soda in buttermilk; add to the molasses.
  2. 2
    Sift flour; measure and sift again with remaining dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Blend slightly.
  4. 4
    Add melted shortening and beaten egg; beat well.
  5. 5
    Pour into greased 9 x 9-inch pan.
  6. 6
    I like to bake mine in a 9 x 9-inch iron skillet.
  7. 7
    Bake in oven 35 to 40 minutes at 350°.

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