Pumpkin-Molasses Cake

12 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 3/4 c. buttermilk or sour milk
  • 1/2 c. shortening, margarine or butter
  • 1/2 c. canned pumpkin
  • 1/4 c. light molasses
  • 1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
  • 2 eggs

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger. Add buttermilk, shortening, pumpkin, molasses and orange peel.
  2. 2
    Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined.
  3. 3
    Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat 2 minutes more.
  4. 4
    Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serves 12.

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