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MOLASSES  DROP  CAKES
Photo: David Holifield

MOLASSES DROP CAKES

6 ingredients 4 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup molasses
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

In a large bowl, beat together molasses, butter, water, flour, ginger, and baking soda until well combined.

3

Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking sheet.

4

Bake until set and lightly browned.

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