Love & Best Dishes: Irish Molasses Cake Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

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

molasses

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and mix with a hand mixer until creamy.

Add 1 cup of molasses and 1/2 cup of brown sugar to the bowl and mix until combined.

Crack in 1 egg and mix again until the mixture looks smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Add 1 cup of hot water to the mixture and stir until well incorporated; the batter will be thin.

Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 glass baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Allow the cake to cool before serving.

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