By Edna Posted on

Molasses Cake Recipe

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Difficulty: Easy
Make Ahead
Serves 9

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup sour milk (add 1 tablespoon vinegar to 1 cup milk)
  • 2-1/4 cups flour
  • 1-3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup shortening or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Mix molasses and milk.
  3. Sift dry ingredients together and add to molasses mixture.
  4. Add egg and shortening.
  5. Beat until mixture is smooth and creamy.  Blend in raisins.
  6. Pour into greased 9″ x 9″ pan.  Bake for 30 minutes.