To prepare a Vermont style Manhattan recipe, first you need to prepare the ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tbsp. ground cardamom Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8x8x2 inch baking pan with foil and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on medium speed until the mixture reaches stiff peaks. Gradually add the flour and mix just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until it's set and the top is golden brown. Let it cool before cutting it into squares.