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Sorghum Cake with Cinnamon Sauce

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Sorghum Cake with Cinnamon Sauce is a moist, warmly spiced dessert made with rich sorghum syrup or molasses and classic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The tender cake is paired with a buttery cinnamon sauce that adds a sweet, smooth finish to every slice.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sorghum syrup or molasses
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3/4 cup butter (for sauce)
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup water (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and smooth.
  3. Add the egg and beat well until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour in the sorghum syrup or molasses and mix until smooth and evenly blended.
  5. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring.
  7. Slowly pour in the hot water and mix until the batter becomes smooth and well combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing.
  11. For the cinnamon sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  12. Add the confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water, stirring until fully combined.
  13. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  14. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
  15. Pour the warm cinnamon sauce over slices of cake before serving.

Notes

  • Molasses can be used as a substitute if sorghum syrup is unavailable.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
  • The cinnamon sauce tastes best slightly warm so it soaks into the cake.
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for additional texture.
  • Orange zest can be added to the batter for a light citrus flavor.
  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a richer dessert.

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