Molasses Apple Cake With Fluffy Topping Recipe

Name: Molasses Apple Cake With Fluffy Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1 1/2 cups apples, slices (choose a good baking apple); 3/4 cup molasses; 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 cup hot water; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; TOPPING; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

CAKE
1 1/2 cups apples, slices (choose a good baking apple)
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup hot water
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Simmer the apples in the molasses until tender and cool.
3
Melt the shortening in the hot water.
4
Sift all the dry ingredients together and slowly add water mixture, stirring constantly to keep smooth. Stir in the molasses and apples.
5
Pour into a greased 9x9 pan and bake for 1/2 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6
NOTE: The original recipe did not specify a pan size. This was just a guess as the serving size (which was mentioned) is 8-12.
7
TOPPING: Whip the cream. Add the dry ingredients and fold in the molasses. Spread on top of cake and sprinkle with nuts if desired.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1 1/2 cups apples, slices (choose a good baking apple), 3/4 cup molasses, 1/3 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Molasses Apple Cake With Fluffy Topping 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.

Molasses Apple Cake With Fluffy Topping

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