Molasses Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cupful Butter
• 1 cupful Brown sugar
• 1/2 cupful Molasses
• 1 cupful Milk
• 1 1/2 pints All-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls Baking powder
• 1 Egg

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the milk, egg, and molasses, mixing until combined.
2. 2In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
3. 3Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a consistent batter.
4. 4Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake tin. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.