Molasses Cake

Chrysti Benner

This old-fashioned molasses cake is moist, tender, and full of the classic flavor of molasses and warm spices.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

8x8 Inch Baking Dish

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8x8" baking dish or cake pan. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter, molasses, and brown sugar. Beat together until smooth.
Add sour cream and egg, mixing to incorporate.
Add the flour, along with baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix on low speed just until incorporated. The batter will be thick.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan, then bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Notes

The sour cream helps keep this cake nice and moist. If you don't have any on hand, you can substitute plain greek yogurt (preferably whole milk yogurt rather than nonfat).
I like to dust the top of the cake with a little powdered sugar, just for looks. Then we top the slices with whipped cream when served. You could also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if preferred!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 3mg

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