Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake Recipe

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This old-time spice cake from Deanne Bagley of Bath, New York is lower in fat but big on flavor. “Serve it warm for breakfast on a frosty morning or have a square with hot cider on a snowy afternoon," she suggests. "It's a great cold-weather treat.” -

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Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 9 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 9 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping

Directions

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition.
  • Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping. Yield: 9 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece with 1 tablespoon whipped topping equals 148 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 205 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake in Light & Tasty December/January 2008, p23

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Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2012 by kullstarla

Love the texture...love the taste. No one could eat just one piece.

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2012 by kullstarla

Love the texture...love the taste. No one could eat just one piece.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by Ellenlag

Just like the cake my grandmother made! So Quick and easy.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by scancoor47

We loved this . It was moist,light & delicious. Served warm with Sundy brunch was a big hit

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by scancoor47

We loved this cake. Light , moist and delicious. Great warm for Sunday brunch

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by Cat-2

Thie is a simple delightful recipe. I highly recommend it and have sent it to some friends.

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by dotjoan

My husband and I loved this. Quick and easy to make. Very moist.

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by Cindy Janita

Great recipe, I doubled the recipe for 9x13, worked great..

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by Papa Bob

I followed the recipe to the "T". Easy to make, however, much too much molasses for me. I'll make it again with less molasses.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by hglo

real delicious I put whipped cream on and even great without

 
 

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