Molasses cake

 
                               Molasses Cake
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      cup           sugar
    3      cups          flour
      1/2  cup           shortening
      1/2  cup           molasses -- * see note
    1      cup           water -- very hot
    1      teaspoon      baking soda
    1      tablespoon    water -- cold
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
    1      teaspoon      cinnamon -- ground
    1      teaspoon      cloves -- ground
    1      teaspoon      nutmeg -- ground
 
 Mix sugar, salt, flour and shortening like for a pie crust, reserving 1/2 cup
for topping.
 Mix the baking soda with the cold water and add along with the spices,
molasses, adding the hot water last.  Mix well, then pour into a greased 9 x 13
inch cake pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over the top and bake at 350 degrees
for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
 
 Note: if you can find Barbados Molasses use it, otherwise, baking molasses will
do.
 
 
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 Per serving: 3507 Calories; 108g Fat (27% calories from fat); 39g Protein; 603g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2408mg Sodium