Shoofly Cake

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Baked with the same ingredients as Pennsylvania's famous shoofly pie, the Dutch Kitchen's cake version lacks the messy, gooey filling, which makes it a perfect morning snack for folks on the go. Click here for details and 18 more great American breakfasts.

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  • 12

Ingredients

  • Grease and flour for pan
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • Servings: 12
  • Active Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 50 min

Preparation

Step 1



directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch pan.

2. In a large bowl, work together flour, sugar, brown sugar, and shortening to form crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture.

3. In a separate bowl, mix molasses, hot water, and baking soda.

4. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Pour into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 30 to 40 minutes more or until a sharp knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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Serves: 12. Per Serving: 510 calories, 87g carbs, 4 gprotein, 16g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 1g fiber

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