Name: Colonial Molasses Stew Cake (Standard)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger; 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 tsp Baking Soda; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1 cup Molasses; 1/2 cup Brown Sugar-packed; 1/4 cup Vegetable Shortening; 1 Egg; 1 cup Boiling Water

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A traditional, warmly spiced cake simmered in a rich molasses sauce. This version uses readily available ingredients and a straightforward method.

Total 2h 30m

Serves 8 servings

Steps 7

Ingredients 11

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Dry Ingredients
2 cups 240 g All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp 5 mL Ground Cinnamon
tsp 2.5 mL Ground Ginger
tsp 1.25 mL Ground Nutmeg
tsp 2.5 mL Baking Soda
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
Wet Ingredients
1 cup 240 mL Molasses
cup 120 mL Brown Sugar-packed
cup 60 mL Vegetable Shortening
1 N/A Egg
1 cup 240 mL Boiling Water

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
In a separate saucepan, combine Molasses, Brown Sugar, and Vegetable Shortening. Heat over medium heat, stirring until shortening is melted and sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in Egg. Gradually add Boiling Water, stirring constantly to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool completely before serving.