Shoofly Cake
Shoofly Cake is a quick-to-make cake similar to shoofly pie but without a crust. It features a crumb topping and a gooey bottom, best served slightly warm from the oven.
Ingredients
- 8 tsp. baking soda
- 8 cups boiling water
- 8 cups brown sugar
- 4 cup butter or margarine
- 16 cups flour use 2 cups whole wheat flour and 2 cups white flour, if desired
- 4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Work the 16 cups of flour, 8 cups of brown sugar, and 4 cups of butter or margarine into fine crumbs using your fingers or a pastry mixer.
- Set aside 1½ cups of the crumbs for the topping.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 8 cups of boiling water, 4 cups of molasses, and 8 teaspoons of baking soda until combined.
- Add this liquid mixture to the remaining crumbs and mix until the batter is very thin yet still lumpy.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9” x 13” cake pan.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before serving to enjoy it slightly warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Advice
Shoofly Cake is delicious served slightly warm, fresh from the oven. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot coffee or tea for breakfast or brunch. The crumb topping adds a delightful texture contrast to the moist, gooey bottom layer. For a richer experience, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This cake is also a comforting dessert option during colder months or festive gatherings.Variations
To vary the Shoofly Cake, you can substitute half of the white flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added fiber. For a spiced version, add cinnamon or nutmeg to the crumb mixture. If you prefer a less sweet cake, reduce the brown sugar slightly. For a vegan adaptation, use margarine instead of butter and ensure the molasses and other ingredients are vegan-friendly. Adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping can provide extra crunch and flavor. This cake can also be baked in smaller pans for individual servings or muffins.Wine Advice
Zinfandel: Zinfandel's fruity and spicy notes complement the rich molasses flavor and brown sugar sweetness of the Shoofly Cake, enhancing its warm, comforting character. Gewürztraminer: Gewürztraminer offers aromatic floral and spice elements that balance the cake's sweetness and molasses depth, providing a refreshing contrast. Pair Shoofly Cake with a warm spiced apple cider or a robust black tea to complement its rich flavors without alcohol. Estimated ingredient cost: USD 1.50 per serving, excluding optional sides and drinks. Local prices vary. Missing nutrition values have been estimated per serving; existing values were retained. Assumptions: Nutrition estimates are based on the edible portions of the scaled ingredients for four servings, assuming standard ingredient densities and typical commercial products. Serving size is one quarter of the entire cake baked in a 9” x 13” pan. Butter is assumed to be regular salted butter. Brown sugar and molasses contribute to the sugar content. No additional toppings or accompaniments are included in the nutrition calculation. Optional sides and drinks are excluded.Nutrition values
Calories: 680 kcal | koolhydraten: 110 g | Eiwitten: 6 g | Vet: 22 g | Verzadigd vet: 12 g | Natrium: 400 mg | Suiker: 65 g