scratch - Molasses Cake #3
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
This cake is reputed to have been a favorite of James Oglethorpe,
the first Governor of Georgia and founder of the city of Savannah.
scratch - Molasses Cake #3
1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup (125 ml) molasses
1/2 cup (125 ml) buttermilk
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda dissolved in
1 Tbs (15 ml) hot water
3 cups (750 ml) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
Cream the sugar and butter until fluffy and pale yellow. Add the egg,
molasses, buttermilk, cinnamon, ginger, and baking soda mixture,
stirring to combine. Sift the flour and baking powder and add to the
batter, stirring just enough to thoroughly combine. Pour into a greased
and floured 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan and bake in a preheated 350F
(180C) oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean,
about 30 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.
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