Great-Great Grandma Neff'S Soft Molasses Cake Recipe

Name: Great-Great Grandma Neff'S Soft Molasses Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs, well beaten; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 cups molasses; 1/2 cup melted butter; 2 teaspoons baking soda, dissolved in; 1 cup boiling water; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups molasses
1/2 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons baking soda, dissolved in
1 cup boiling water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch salt

1
Mix all dry ingredients except the baking soda.
2
Dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water.
3
Add the baking soda mixture, beaten eggs, melted butter and the molasses to the dry mixture.
4
Mix well.
5
Batter will be thin.
6
Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, checking the cake at 40 minutes with a toothpick (center comes out clean).
7
Serve warm.
8
May dust with some powdered sugar.

1178

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, well beaten, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 1/2 cups molasses, 1/2 cup melted butter, and more.

Yes, Great-Great Grandma Neff'S Soft Molasses Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Great-Great Grandma Neff'S Soft Molasses Cake

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