Molasses Cake

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Molasses Cake

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
3 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses -- * see note
1 cup water -- very hot
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water -- cold
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon -- ground
1 teaspoon cloves -- ground
1 teaspoon nutmeg -- ground

Mix sugar, salt, flour and shortening like for a pie crust, reserving 1/2 cup
for topping.
Mix the baking soda with the cold water and add along with the spices,
molasses, adding the hot water last. Mix well, then pour into a greased 9 x 13
inch cake pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over the top and bake at 350 degrees
for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Note: if you can find Barbados Molasses use it, otherwise, baking molasses will
do.


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Per serving: 3507 Calories; 108g Fat (27% calories from fat); 39g Protein; 603g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2408mg Sodium