Molasses Sweetbread Recipe

Name: Molasses Sweetbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup molasses; 3 tablespoons lard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 cup raisins; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Sweet Milk Icing:; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 1/2 cup cream; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1 cup molasses
3 tablespoons lard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup raisins
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
Sweet Milk Icing:
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup cream
1 tablespoon butter

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2
In a large bowl, mix together the molasses, lard, salt, and raisins. Stir in the boiling water until smooth. Sift together the flour, ground ginger and baking soda. Stir the flour into the molasses mixture until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan,
3
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
4
While the cake is baking, prepare the icing by simmering together the brown sugar and cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Pour the syrup into a bowl, add the butter, and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture begins to thicken, then set aside and allow to cool.
5
Once the frosting and cake are both cool, spread the icing on the cake and serve.

953

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup molasses, 3 tablespoons lard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Molasses Sweetbread falls under the General 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 Sweetbread

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