Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add molasses and eggs, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in lemon zest and juice until evenly distributed.
- Pour cake batter into a prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Notes
- For added moisture, consider serving with a lemon cream cheese frosting.
- This cake improves in flavor after a day, so it’s great for preparing ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg