Shoofly Coffee Cake

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From a 1950s cookbook whose cover is long-lost, shoofly pie in cake form. one of my husband's favorites, it's not around long enough for me to have to shoo flies away!!

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Steps

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Mix flour , baking powder , baking soda and salt.

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Set aside.

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In large bowl of electric mixer , combine butter , granulated sugar , eggs , vanilla and molasses.

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Beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes.

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Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream , beating until smooth.

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Mix brown sugar , walnuts and cinnamon.

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Spread 1 / 3 of batter in greased and lightly floured 10-inch tube pan.

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Sprinkle with 1 / 3 of the nut mixture.

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Repeat twice.

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Bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until pick inserted near center comes out clean.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, molasses, sour cream, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon