Spiced Molasses Crumb Cake

The Old Fashioned ShooFly Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of traditional ShooFly flavors in a cake form, perfect for any occasion from potlucks to holiday gatherings. Here’s a detailed exploration of the recipe:

Old Fashioned ShooFly Cake

• Cook Time: 50 minutes

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

• Description: This cake is rich with the warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, complemented by the sweetness of molasses and a crunchy topping. It’s a perfect treat for those who enjoy the flavors of ShooFly pie but prefer them in cake form.

• Recipe Category: Dessert

• Keywords: Low Protein, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

• Quantities:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp baking soda

• Parts:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Ground ginger
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground cloves
  • Salt
  • Brown sugar
  • White sugar
  • Vegetable shortening
  • Butter
  • Boiling water
  • Molasses
  • Baking soda

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 5665.7
• Fat: 199.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 88.7g
• Cholesterol: 244mg
• Sodium: 6935.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 941.2g
  • Fiber: 14.1g
  • Sugars: 553.1g
• Protein: 46.5g

Yield:

• 1 9×13 cake

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, brown sugar, and white sugar.
4. Cut in the vegetable shortening and butter using a pastry blender or similar tool until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture.
5. In another bowl, pour the boiling water over the molasses and stir until dissolved. Stir in the baking soda until well blended.
6. Add the molasses mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
8. Tap the pan gently on the counter to settle the batter, then run a knife through the batter from the outside to the middle a few times to help it rise evenly.
9. Sprinkle the reserved cup of crumbs evenly over the top of the batter.
10. Bake in preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Tips:

• This cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
• It pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.

This Old Fashioned ShooFly Cake combines the comforting flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses in a moist and flavorful dessert that’s sure to become a family favorite, especially during festive seasons and gatherings.