Molasses is a thick, dark sweet syrup made by crushing sugar cane and extracting the juice. That juice is boiled several times to extract the sugar crystals and turn the juice into the aromatic brown syrup we know as molasses. There are various kinds of molasses from light molasses (the mildest kind) to blackstrap molasses (the most intense molasses). We recommend regular molasses (not too light, not too dark, just right!) for this recipe. And for these AMAZING molasses cookies!

Can I use frozen blueberries for this recipe?

Fresh berries are the best, but in a pinch you can use frozen. Defrost them in a strainer to let any juice drain out and toss them with a tablespoon of flour before you mix them in.

How long will this cake keep?

This cake will last several days if you keep it in a covered container and in the fridge.

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Blueberry Molasses Cake: A Delicious Baking Idea

Blueberry Molasses Cake

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This easy recipe for blueberry molasses cake blends the sweet taste of blueberries with the rich flavor of molasses for a perfect simple snacking cake.

Author: Kate Jackson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flour
2/3 cup boiling water
2/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups blueberries
Powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and spray an 8 inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
Stir flour and baking powder together in a medium sized mixing bowl.
Mix water, molasses and baking soda together in a medium sized mixing bowl.
Put brown sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl and beat at high speed for two minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating the mixture in between. Add the molasses mixture and beat until combined.
Add the flour mixture and beat the the lowest speed just until it is mixed in. Stir in the blueberries.
Spoon the batter into your baking pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Cool and then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve!

Notes

- Molasses: Look for this thick dark sweetener in the baking section of your supermarket.

- Butter: We recommend salted butter for this recipe, but you can use unsalted if you prefer.

- Blueberries: Fresh blueberries work best for this cake.

- Powdered Sugar: Also known as confectioner’s sugar, this super finely ground sugar is a lovely topping for this cake, but it is optional.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/blueberry-molasses-snack-cake/