Posted by Ingredients:
– 1 cup brown sugar (the sweet stuff that makes everything better, b’y!)
– 1 cup molasses (dark and sticky, like a good ol’ Newfoundland fog)
-1 egg
– 3 cups all-purpose flour (not to be confused with flour that’s only good for some things; this one does it all)
– 2 teaspoons allspice (for that warm, cozy feeling, like a good hug)
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger (adds a zesty kick, perfect for sparking a little romance)
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (brings a hint of holiday cheer and maybe a little extra warmth, if you know what I mean)
– ½ cup heavy cream (optional; adds richness and might just make things a bit more enticing)
– 1 cup hot strong brewed coffee (the kick you need to get goin’—and who knows what else it might inspire?)
– 1 teaspoon baking soda (the magic dust that makes the cake rise, not to be confused with anything else)
– 1 cup raisins or chopped dates (if you’re feelin’ adventurous—plump ’em up first; they’ll appreciate the soak)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Get your oven hotter than a July day in the bay! Set it to 350°F (175°C), b’y. You want it ready to go when your batter hits the pan!
2. Prepare Raisins or Dates: If you’re tossin’ in some raisins or dates, throw ’em in a bowl and drown ’em in boiling water like they’re after gettin’ caught in a rainstorm. Let ’em soak for about 10 minutes, then drain ’em. They’ll be plump and ready to party!
3. Dissolve Baking Soda: In a small bowl, mix the baking soda into the hot coffee until it’s all dissolved. Set it aside to cool off a bit, like you after a long hike up Signal Hill.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a big ol’ mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and molasses. Give it a good stir until it’s smoother than a fresh ice road, b’y!
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, allspice, ginger, cinnamon, and if you’re feelin’ fancy, add in that teaspoon of baking powder. Make sure there are no lumps, or you’ll end up with a cake that’s more crooked than a dog’s hind leg!
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry stuff to the wet mixture, stirrin’ it up until it’s all come together. Then pour in that coffee mixture you set aside and mix it all up. If you’re using the cream, fold it in now, and don’t forget to toss in those plumped-up raisins or dates!
7. Prepare Baking Pan: Grease your baking pan or line it with parchment paper, so your cake doesn’t stick like gum on your boot. We want a clean getaway here!
8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and toss it in the oven. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean. If it ain’t done, give it a few more minutes, but don’t let it get too brown or it’ll be not fit!
9. Cool: Once it’s outta the oven, let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Just don’t go munchin’ on it too soon, or you’ll burn your tongue right off, wha?
10. Serve: Now, get out your chummy! Make this for Buddy what’s his name down the road. People will be lining up on your bridge for a slice of this delicious cake. With all those rich flavors, it might just have a little magic to it—perfect for sparking some romance! It’s sure to be deadly, b’y! And don’t forget to share a piece with the Missus; she’ll love ya for it!