Molasses Ginger Cake

Name: Molasses Ginger Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1 c. molasses; 2 eggs; 4 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; 2 Tbsp. ground ginger; 1 c. whipping cream; 1 1/4 c. raisins

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. ground ginger
1 c. whipping cream
1 1/4 c. raisins

Directions

1

Cream butter.
2

Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3

Stir in molasses.
4

Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
5

Combine flour, soda, cream of tartar and ginger.
6

Add to creamed mixture alternately with whipping cream, beginning and ending with flour. Mix after each addition.
7

Pour batter into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
8

Bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done.
9

Ice as desired.