Shoo-fly Cake Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
If you’re not a fan of traditional Shoo-fly pie, you’re in for a delightful surprise with this Shoo-fly Cake! Unlike the pie, this cake boasts a balanced sweetness and an irresistible flavor profile that will leave you craving for more. Packed with the rich taste of molasses, this cake is a true treat for your taste buds. Plus, it stays fresh for longer, making it perfect for indulging in over several days!
Recipe Category:
Dessert
Keywords:
Low Protein, Healthy, < 60 Mins
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 5972.9
- Fat Content: 189.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 117.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 488.1mg
- Sodium Content: 5208.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1033.5g
- Fiber Content: 13.5g
- Sugar Content: 588.1g
- Protein Content: 53.6g
Yield:
1 9×13 cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Flour |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Margarine |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 2 cups | Molasses |
| 1 cup | Boiling Water |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan, ensuring the cake doesn’t stick after baking.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and butter. Using your fingers, rub the ingredients together until they form coarse crumbs.
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Set aside one cup of the crumb mixture to use as the cake topping later on.
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In another bowl, mix the baking soda with the molasses, stirring until well combined.
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Pour the molasses mixture into the bowl with the crumb mixture, then add the boiling water. Stir the ingredients together using a large spoon until a smooth batter forms.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top of the batter, creating a deliciously crunchy topping.
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Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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Enjoy your homemade Shoo-fly Cake with a cup of coffee or tea, and revel in its irresistible flavor and moist texture!
This Shoo-fly Cake is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without being overly indulgent. Give it a try and discover the magic of molasses in every bite!
