Zig Zag Molasses Loaf Cake I Made It Ii

Zig Zag Molasses Loaf Cake

Cosmicmother 6 years ago
Made for December's 2017 Quick Bread Challenge

Zig Zag Molasses Loaf Cake by Midgelet

A wonderful loaf! So much better than I imagined. I baked the loaf the night before so the molasses flavour could mellow out. The spices in the molasses swirl were spot on! It permeates through out the loaf, and the molasses keeps it moist.
I love old recipes like this! I actually found the original ad this recipe came from on the net and it was topped with a chocolate frosting dotted with pecans. I bet that would go great! Or even a light glaze would go well too. The top of the loaf gets rather dark from the molasses, so it's nice to cover it up with something. I did have a little of the spiced molasses leftover, and I wish I kept it because it would have been nice to drizzle over a slice! And speaking of pecans, I bet that would go great inside the loaf and I'll try that next time! :)
I baked it for 45 minutes, and I would check on it earlier as mine was just a little dry around the edges, so perhaps 40 minutes would have done it. This was perfect with a cup of coffee, but it would make a great dessert too!
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eastcoaster 6 years ago said:

What a beautiful looking loaf Shona, lovely photo. Good to know about the timing, thanks. My husband loves almost anything molasses, going to save this for future baking..

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Cosmicmother 6 years ago said:

Thanks Manella, I'm not a huge molasses lover but we loved this loaf! I'm sure your husband would love it too! :)

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bakerme 6 years ago said:

Gorgeous photo, Cosmicmom! I'm not a molasses fan if it's a strong flavor, but the 1/4 C. called for in this doesn't look overwhelming.

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mommyluvs2cook 6 years ago said:

That is so beautiful Shona! Good idea to shake some powdered sugar on it to cover the top. We love lightly flavored molasses desserts (or breakfasts:), so this would be perfect, bookmarking!!

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LindaLMT 6 years ago said:

Fantastic photo! Love molasses. I bet it smelled so good baking.

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Cosmicmother 6 years ago said:

Thanks everyone! :)
It did smell good while baking! I am having a slice right now for breakfast with a bailey's and coffee. It tastes even better the 3rd day! :)

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CherylsCookingNow 6 years ago said:

Great job! I like your idea of covering the top. The photo looks tempting! I'm saving the recipe.

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