Old Time Molasses Cake

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (1/2 c.) oleo
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 large egg or two small
  • 1 c. sorghum molasses
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  2. 2
    Stir in ginger and cinnamon; add salt and egg.
  3. 3
    Beat until well blended. Stir molasses and buttermilk.
  4. 4
    Sift together flour and soda. Combine with batter; beat just enough to incorporate flour.
  5. 5
    Pour into greased 10-inch skillet.
  6. 6
    Bake in 325° oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
  7. 7
    Serve with lemon butter.

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