Old Fashioned Harrison Cake Recipe

Indulge in the spicy-sweet magic of this vintage Old Fashioned Harrison Cake, a true Southern gem from the 1947 Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago cookbook! This decadent cake, with its irresistible blend of warm spices and rich sweetness, is best enjoyed with a complementary dessert sauce (we recommend trying recipe #315451, #315928, or #113691 – or your favorite!). A scoop of premium vanilla ice cream is the perfect finishing touch. Get ready to transport your taste buds to the heart of Southern hospitality!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 474.1 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Old Fashioned Harrison Cake

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How to Make Old Fashioned Harrison Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the buttermilk and molasses until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle generously with your favorite dessert sauce and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

190g

Fat

15g

Carbs

30g