Molasses Cake
This old-fashioned molasses cake is soft, spicy, and rich with coffee and warm spices. Delicious plain, frosted, or served warm with ice cream.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, flour, and baking soda together in a medium bowl; set aside.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add molasses and eggs; mix until blended.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture until just combined. Gradually stir in the hot coffee until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.'}
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5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)