Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsulfured molasses
– 1 cup hot water
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 3 tbsp butter, melted
– 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Equipment Needed
– Pie pan (9-inch)
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I start by preheating my oven to 350°F (175°C). In one large bowl, I combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. It’s important to mix these dry ingredients well to ensure that the baking soda incorporates evenly throughout the pie. Once they’re mixed, I move on to the wet ingredients. In another bowl, I whisk together the molasses, hot water, eggs, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar until everything is smooth and homogenous. The moment this mixture comes together, the deep, rich scent of molasses fills my kitchen, and I can hardly wait to get it into the pie crust. (See the next page below to continue steps…)