Pennsylvania Dutch SHOO FLY CAKE ~ Molasses Cake Recipe with Crumb Topping

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces cost.

Make the flour crumb mixture in a large bowl with 4 cups of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and 1 cup of fat or shortening.

Substitute 1/2 cup of shortening with butter, cutting in the fat until small crumbs form.

Remove 1 cup of the crumb mixture and reserve for the top.

In another bowl, combine molasses with 2 cups of very hot water, whisking to melt the molasses.

Add baking soda to the molasses mixture and stir.

Combine the remaining crumbs with the molasses mixture, stirring well to combine.

Pour the batter into a well-greased 9 by 11 or 13 inch pan.

Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top.

Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens