Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake Recipe

This old-fashioned molasses cake is rich, moist, and full of warm spices. The combination of molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves creates a delightful flavor that will transport you back in time. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot coffee or tea. This recipe is easy to make and will impress your family and friends with its homemade charm.

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup boiling water
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the molasses and boiling water. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the molasses mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve the molasses cake plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
11. Enjoy this delicious and moist molasses cake!

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