Jim Bob'S Chocolate-Molasses Cake Recipe

Name: Jim Bob'S Chocolate-Molasses Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup boiling water; frosting; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup peanut butter; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 3 -4 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

cake
2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water
frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
3 -4 teaspoons milk

1
Combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and stir with a whisk to blend.
2
Add the eggs, milk, molasses, oil, and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes.
3
Add the water and stir it into the batter by hand.
4
Pour the batter, which will be very thin, into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
6
To make the frosting, combine the butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese in a large bowl and beat until fluffy.
7
Slowly add the confectioners' sugar, beating to form a smooth frosting.
8
Add the milk 1 tsp at a time until the frosting reaches the desired spreading consistency.
9
Frost the cake and let it sit for 30 minutes before cutting.

3098

kcal

Calories

174

Fat

372

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Jim Bob'S Chocolate-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.

Jim Bob'S Chocolate-Molasses Cake

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