Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup Crisco
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup milk
- 3½ cups sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon each of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
Beat eggs, sugar, butter until light, beating whites separately.
Stir in remaining ingredients, folding in whites last.
Turn into a greased and floured a square or loaf cake pan.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
Serve while still warm and garnish with whipped cream.
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