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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This recipe produces a high-rising cake that is moist and delicious with or without added embellishments such as whipped cream, lemon sauce, ice cream or a sifting of powdered sugar. From a 1969 Sunset Favorite Recipes book. Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon ginger |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon clove |
1 cup vegetable oil |
1 cup molasses |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 cup boiling water |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 large eggs, well beaten |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350°.
2. In a bowl, combine sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
3. Stir in the oil, then the molasses, mixing well.
4. Mix soda with boiling water and immediately stir into the mixture.
5. Gradually blend in the flour, to prevent lumping.
6. Then mix in eggs.
7. Turn into greased 9 x 13x2-inch pan and bake in a 350° oven about 40-45 minutes.
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