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Jazz Up Your Fall Spice Cake Batter With A Dollop Of Molasses
By Crystal Antonace
Spice cake is a beloved fall treat and can include flavors like pumpkin, maple, and even hints of caramel. If you want a simple way to amp up the flavor, opt for a bit of molasses.
Next to your fall-inspired ingredients, a simple spoonful of molasses added to your spice cake batter is sure to add depth of flavor and richness to your cake's resulting color.
Just a tablespoon of molasses can impact the moisture level of your cake. It works in conjunction with baking soda, adding more buoyancy and texture to your final product.
Even though molasses is technically a sweetener, this somewhat historical ingredient is a byproduct of the sugar-making process and contains both sweet and sharp flavor notes.
Make sure to use light molasses for baking. This specific variety is produced after the initial boiling of sugarcane and is the lightest and most common in baked goods.
Dark or medium molasses is produced after the second boiling, containing less sugar and a more bitter flavor. Similarly, blackstrap molasses has an even stronger flavor.