Shoo Fly Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven and grease a cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• STEP 3.Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
• STEP 5.Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with molasses and hot water.
• STEP 6.Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan.
• STEP 7.Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
• STEP 8.Pour the remaining batter over the streusel topping.
• STEP 9.Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping over the batter.
• STEP 10.Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 11.Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy to ensure a tender cake.
• Alternating the dry ingredients with the molasses and hot water will help create a moist and flavorful cake.
• You can serve this cake warm or at room temperature, and it pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Storage and Serving

• Store the Shoo Fly Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• To serve, you can dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle it with a simple glaze.
• This cake is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with whipped cream or a dollop of yogurt for added richness.