Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake

Name: Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: German Desserts, German Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 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

This old-time spice cake 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. It's a great cold-weather treat. —Deanne Bagley, Bath, New York

Ingredients

2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
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 in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 148 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Old-Fashioned Ginger Bread in Light & Tasty December/January 2008

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Babs

Dec 31, 2018

Fantastic recipe. My favorite flavors and quick and easy to make.
janeharper

Dec 14, 2018

Loved this recipe. It's easy and delicious!
Matthew

Oct 26, 2016

It was delicious - great flavor
kullstarla

Aug 18, 2012

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

Aug 18, 2012

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

Feb 25, 2012

Just like the cake my grandmother made! So Quick and easy.
scancoor47

Feb 25, 2012

We loved this . It was moist,light & delicious. Served warm with Sundy brunch was a big hit
scancoor47

Feb 25, 2012

We loved this cake. Light , moist and delicious. Great warm for Sunday brunch
Cat-2

Feb 24, 2012

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

Feb 24, 2012

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