Homemade Sailor Jack Treats are soft, spiced molasses cakes with raisins and a simple vanilla glaze. Warm, nostalgic, and easy to bake.
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Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Muffin tin
- whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.33 cup cocoa powder
- 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 0.66 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.66 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease muffin tins.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all spices.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in molasses and buttermilk.
- Gently mix dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in hot water and raisins.
- Fill muffin cups just over halfway. Bake 20–24 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and water. Drizzle glaze over warm cakes.
Notes
Serve warm for best flavor. The spices deepen after one day of resting.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 12mg