Molasses Cake (gingerbread)

Name: Molasses Cake (gingerbread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; ½ cup soft butter or ½ cup shortening; 2 large eggs, beaten; ½ cup dark molasses; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons ginger; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 cups flour; 1 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon sugar

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Molasses Cake (gingerbread) – a delicious recipe with sugar, butter, eggs, dark molasses, baking soda, ginger. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
½ cup soft butter or ½ cup shortening
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup dark molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups flour
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Beat eggs, add sugar and shortening and beat until well mixed.
2
Add.
3
molasses.
4
Mix flour with soda and spices.
5
Add to mixture with hot.
6
water.
7
Pour into 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan.
8
Spread a tablespoon of sugar on.
9
top.
10
After baking 35 minutes, test with toothpick until done.

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* Estimated from ingredient keywords · ingredients matched · Values are approximate and per serving (÷ 4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, ½ cup soft butter or ½ cup shortening, 2 large eggs, beaten, ½ cup dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Molasses Cake (gingerbread) 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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