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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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I came across this recipe years ago and made a few changes. Itâs very popular. My momâs church group serves it for dessert quite regularly. âKelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1 cup molasses |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2-1/2 cups water, divided |
2/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
whipped cream and ground cinnamon, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with 1 cup water, beating well after each addition.
2. Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. In a microwave, heat butter and remaining water until butter is melted; carefully pour over batter.
3. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired. Yield: 15 servings.
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