Molasses Cake - Old timey, 100-year-old recipe from the Home Comfort Wood Stove Cookbook!

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and maintains creaminess.

molasses

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Maple syrup is lighter in flavor, while honey is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour gives a lighter texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free, while margarine is often less expensive.

Start by adding 1/2 cup of brown sugar into a bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of molasses to the bowl.

Heat the molasses jar slightly if it pours slowly to get the last bit out.

Add 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter to the bowl with sugar and molasses.

Mix the brown sugar, molasses, and butter together until well combined.

Pour in 1/2 cup of milk and mix until incorporated.

Add 1 egg to the mixture and mix well.

Sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour into the bowl using a mesh strainer.

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the flour.

Eyeball and add 1 teaspoon of mixed spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger) to the dry ingredients.

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined, noting that the batter will be thick.

Prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray.

Pour the thick batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the cake in the oven for approximately 45 minutes, checking earlier to avoid dryness.

Once done, let the cake cool before serving.

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