Molasses Layer Cake
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This resource features a straightforward recipe for Molasses Layer Cake.
The Recipe: Simple and Satisfying, the Molasses Layer Cake, a two-layer treat that’s easy to whip up with pantry
staples.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Beat the egg yolks and shortening together until well combined and stir in the molasses and
buttermilk. Sift the flour, soda, and salt together, then add to the wet mixture. Divide the batter into two greased 8-inch layer cake
pans and bake for 30 minutes. For the frosting: Whip egg whites to stiff peaks, then fold in 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of
cinnamon.
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Molasses Layer Cake
Ingredients required2 egg yolks
4 tbsp shortening
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour
1 teaspoons soda
1/4 teaspoons to salt
Preheat oven 375 degrees
Instructions for Molasses Layer Cake Recipe
Beat egg yolks and shortening together. Add molasses and buttermilk. Sift together flour, soda and salt, add to the molasses mixture. Bake in 2 greased 8 inch layer cake pans for 30 minutes. To frost: beat egg whites to stiff and add 4 tablespoons of sugar in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
