Light or regular molasses is used in baking recipes to add moisture and sweetness. Dark molasses is used to add a stronger molasses flavor to spiced baked goods like gingerbread or to savory dishes. Blackstrap molasses, has an intense, slightly bitter flavor, and is used in savory recipes such as barbeque sauce and baked beans. Sorghum molasses can be substituted equally for light or regular sugar cane molasses in baked goods, however it will produce a sweeter result.