Ingredients

  • 3/8 c. butter
  • 3/8 c. vegetable oil
  • 2 c. light brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 c. thick milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 3 3/4 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. molasses

Method

  • Cream the butter, oil and brown sugar. Gradually add eggs and milk.
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and flour.
  • Gradually mix the flour mixture and the molasses alternately to the egg mixture.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 3-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour.
  • Serve with lemon rum sauce or whipped cream.