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Enjoy this recipe from Christmas for Sharing.
Submitted by: Margie Bush from Peoria, IL
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. mild-flavored molasses
2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. ground ginger
1/2 t. ground cloves
1 c. hot water
Garnish: whipped cream
In a large bowl, blend together butter and sugar; beat in egg. Stir in molasses; set aside. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Blend flour mixture into butter mixture; stir in hot water. Pour batter into a greased 9" round cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour, checking the center for doneness with a toothpick. Cut into wedges; serve topped with whipped cream. Makes 8 servings. | |
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In a large bowl, blend together butter and sugar; beat in egg. Stir in molasses; set aside. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Blend flour mixture into butter mixture; stir in hot water. Pour batter into a greased 9" round cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about one hour, checking the center for doneness with a toothpick. Cut into wedges; serve topped with whipped cream. Makes 8 servings. |
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