"I discovered these back in the late ’80s at a quaint bakery on the Oregon coast. I moved away and spent years hunting for them again. The one time I returned, I bought every single one they had and froze them when I got home, haha. Now that I can make them myself, I’m basically in dessert heaven!"

These Homemade Sailor Jacks are a nostalgic, spice-filled treat that sit somewhere between a muffin and a dense spice cake. With a warm, aromatic blend of spices—including a subtle kick from white pepper—and a rich molasses base, they’re irresistibly comforting and full of character.

Homemade Sailor Jacks
Ingredients
For the Cakes

Ingredient Amount
All-purpose flour 2 cups
Baking powder 1 ½ tsp
Baking soda ½ tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Cocoa powder ⅓ cup
Cinnamon 1 ½ tbsp
Cloves 1 tsp
Nutmeg ½ tsp
Allspice 2 tsp
Ginger 1 tsp
White pepper ½ tsp
Unsalted butter, softened ½ cup
Brown sugar 1 ¼ cups
Eggs 3
Buttermilk 2/3 cup
Molasses ½ cup
Hot water 1 cup
Raisins 1 cup
For the Icing

Ingredient Amount
Powdered sugar 2 cups
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Water 2/3 tbsp
How to Make Homemade Sailor Jacks
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