Boqueron, or Torta Hu and Torta de Miel Negra, is a staple Old Fashioned Molasses Cake from Paraguay. If you're a fan of molasses, you'll love this authentic Paraguayan version of molasses cake.
Boqueron is a very popular and beloved dessert in Paraguay, and it can be prepared in many varieties. The predominant flavorings include fresh orange juice and zest and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg.
Which provides an extra flavor boost. Perfect for Fall, this cake will surely be a hit with family and friends! 😋
How to Make Molasses Cake
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the Bundt pan with 1 tablespoon of butter, then add 2 tablespoons of flour and shake and tap to coat the pan's interior; set aside.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a medium bowl and set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the avocado oil, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and molasses until well combined. In a large liquid measuring cup, combine orange juice and orange zest.
Add the flour and orange mixture to the avocado oil mixture, alternating between the dry and wet ingredients in three parts, starting and ending with the dry. Fill the prepared pan with the batter.
Bake the Molasses Cake "Boqueron" for 1 hour or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a rack and cool for 10 minutes. Invert the cake onto a rack to cool completely for at least 20 minutes.
How to Make Orange Glaze
Combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Add a few more drops of juice, if necessary, to make it pour easily. Use a large spoon to drizzle the glaze all over the cake and allow the glaze to dry.
Slice the Molasses Cake and serve.
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Recipe
Easy Molasses Cake
Ingredients
- 500 ml (2 cups) Molasses
- 250 ml (1 cup) avocado oil or canola oil
- 57 g (4 tablespoons) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
- zest from 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 3 eggs , room temperature
- 250 ml (1 cup) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 500 g all-purpose flour , sifted
- 4 g (1teaspoon) baking soda
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoons ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
For the Orange Glaze:
- 120 g (1 cup) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the Bundt pan with 1 tablespoon of butter, then add 2 tablespoons of flour and shake and tap to coat the interior of the pan; set aside.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a medium bowl and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the avocado oil, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and molasses until well combined.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, combine orange juice and orange zest. Add the flour mixture and orange mixture to the avocado oil mixture, alternating between the dry and wet ingredients in three parts, starting and ending with the dry. Fill the prepared pan with the batter. Bake the Molasses Cake "Boqueron" for 1 hour or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a rack and cool for 10 minutes. Invert the cake onto a rack to cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
How to Make Orange Glaze
- Combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Add a few more drops of juice, if necessary, to make it pour easily. Use a large spoon to drizzle the glaze all over the cake and allow the glaze to dry. Slice the Molasses Cake "Boqueron" and serve.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.