Y’all remember that Seinfeld episode where Elaine professes that the muffin tops are the only worthy part of a muffin?
Well… Fannie Farmer may have solved Elaine’s muffin woes (muffins sans “stump”). Fannie’s molasses drop cakes have the exact texture of a muffin top.
Now that we’ve solved all the important problems of a fictional character, let’s move on to Fannie Farmers recipe.
Recipe
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons soda
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Blend dry ingredients together. Next add wet ingredients. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.