Economy Cake
Economy Cake, a simple, moist molasses cake that’s easy and inexpensive. Made with pantry staples. Satisfying and not too sweet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Cakes
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup shortening (or butter)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 1/2 cup Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
- 1 1/2 cups flour, spooned in
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sour milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease and flour an 8″ cake pan.
- Cream shortening, sugar, baking soda and spices.
- Add molasses and ¼ of the sifted flour, salt and baking powder.
- Beat in egg.
- Alternate sour milk with remaining flour mixture.
- Bake 40 minutes until the top springs back lightly when touched.
Find it online: https://www.crosbys.com/economy-cake/
