What is a substitute for light molasses?

Question

I want to make this cake but i don't have light molasses so i just want a substitute.

Answer 1

• 1 cup of corn syrup can be substituted for 1 cup of molasses, but the result will be less sweet and lose the robust flavor of the molasses.

• In baking, 3/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup of water can be substituted for 1 cup of molasses. Increase the spices to compensate for the loss of the molasses flavor.

• Do not substitute blackstrap molasses for light molasses as the flavor may be too overpowering.