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TITLE GATEAU À MÉLASSE / Molasses Cake
(pronounced: gah-tow ah me-lasse)
HISTORY This recipe is one from the Madawaska Historial Society's REUNION FAMILIES' FAVORITE RECIPES. Copies of the cookbook may be ordered directly from the Historical Society, Madawaska, Maine 04756. This recipe is a Cyr Family Reunion recipe which comes from Anne Parent Roy. 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted Crisco
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 2-1/2 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoon soda
PREPARATION Mix thoroughly and add 1 cup boiled water slowly while mixing in with other ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
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