From a 1950s cookbook whose cover is long-lost, Shoofly Pie in cake form. One of my husband's favorites, it's not around long enough for me to have to shoo flies away!

Ingredients

10 serv.

all-purpose flour↗3 cups
baking powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
baking soda↗2 teaspoons
salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
butter↗3⁄4 cup
softened
granulated sugar↗1 cup
eggs↗3
vanilla↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
molasses↗1⁄2 cup
sour cream↗1 1⁄3 cups
brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
walnuts↗1⁄2 cup
chopped
cinnamon↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
2
In large bowl of electric mixer, combine butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla and molasses.
3
Beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes; add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream, beating until smooth.
4
Mix brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon.
5
Spread 1/3 of batter in greased and lightly floured 10-inch tube pan.
6
Sprinkle with 1/3 of the nut mixture. Repeat twice.
7
Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until pick inserted near center comes out clean.

Source: food.com

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