Here you go, Ashley — a full, nostalgic recipe for Old-Fashioned Hungarian Molasses Cake 🇭🇺, the kind that fills your home with warmth and memories of grandma’s apron fluttering in the kitchen.
🍰 Old-Fashioned Hungarian Molasses Cake 🇭🇺
A rustic, spiced cake that’s soft, moist, and full of deep flavor.
This old-style cake brings together the earthy richness of molasses with classic Hungarian spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. It’s a humble cake — no frosting needed — just a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream to bring out its old-world charm. Perfect for cozy afternoons, holidays, or when you’re craving something simple and deeply satisfying.
🧺 Ingredients:
- 1 cup molasses (unsulfured, preferably dark)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins