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Molasses Shoo-fly Cake
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Cakes
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Desserts
Ingredients:
*pastry 1/2
cup
Molasses 1/2
tablespoon
Soda 3/4
cup
Water,
boiling
3/4
cup
Flour 2
tablespoons
Shortening 1/8
teaspoon
Ginger 1/2
teaspoon
Cinnamon
*liquid: 1
each
Egg yolk,
well beaten
*dissolved in:
*crumbs: 1/2
cup
Brown sugar 1/8
teaspoon
Nutmeg 1/8
teaspoon
Cloves 1/4
teaspoon
Salt
Directions:
Combine the ingredients for the liquid part mixing well. Combine the dry ingredients for the crumbs, working in the shortening. Line a pie pan with pastry. Make alternate layers of crumbs and liquid. Top with crumbs and bake at 450-F until crust edges start to brown. Reduce heat to 350-F and bake until firm (about 20 minutes). Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.
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