Molasses Layer Cake Recipe
Ingredients
| Shortening | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 3 | |
| Molasses | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| All purpose flour | 2 3⁄4 Cup (44 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4222 Calories from Fat 1590
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 180 g276.4%
Saturated Fat 47.9 g239.3%
Trans Fat 20.2 g
Cholesterol 657 mg219%
Sodium 3228.9 mg134.5%
Total Carbohydrates 602 g200.5%
Dietary Fiber 11.9 g47.7%
Sugars 287.5 g
Protein 62 g123.7%
Vitamin A 19.5% Vitamin C 0.32%
Calcium 95.8% Iron 173.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
Add molasses and mix well.
Sift in dry ingredients alternately with milk, beating until smooth.
Pour into 2 round 9-inch layer-cake pans lined on bottom with wax paper.
Bake in preheated moderate oven (350°F.) for 35 to 40 minutes.
Cool.
Spread Fluffy Molasses Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
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