Grandmother’s Molasses Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- flour, to make a soft batter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 2 cup sour milk
- 1 cup raisins and currants
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
- Cream shortening and sugar.
- Add molasses and beaten eggs.
- Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with 1 1/2 cups of sour milk.
- Mix the soda in the remaining milk and add with remainder of flour.
- Floured currants and raisins are added last.
- Bake in a loaf pan in a slow oven about one hour.
Other Information
Author: Yorkraft Inc
Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking (1960-01-01)
Category: Dessert
Ingredients: shortening, flour, sugar, molass, ginger, clove, salt, cinnamon, egg, sour milk, currant, baking soda
Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, oven, baking mold
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