Crosby Molasses Carrot Cake Food

MOLASSES-GLAZED RAINBOW CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Put the carrots on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Pour 2 tablespoons of the butter over the carrots and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until the carrots are browned and soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
• While the carrots are baking, add the oil, molasses, cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, a pinch of salt and the remaining butter to a saucepan. Heat until melted, bubbling and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Transfer the carrots to a serving platter, drizzle with the molasses glaze and sprinkle with the mint and pecans.

CROSBY MOLASSES DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and grease/flour two 8" round cake pans.
• Cream shortening, add sugar gradually.
• Add baking soda, salt and vanilla.
• Mix in molasses and melted chocolate.
• Beat in eggs.
• Blend in flour alternately with sour milk.
• Bake for 25 minutes in prepared pans.
• Cool.
• Frost with the frosting of your choice.