Ella Davis' Molasses Cake

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 5 1/2 c. flour (approximate)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream well the sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Add next 4 ingredients. Dissolve the baking soda in 1 cup boiling water.
  3. 3
    Add to sugar mixture, then add the flour.
  4. 4
    Mix and let stand for 20 minutes. Roll on floured board.
  5. 5
    Cut and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Lay cake close in pan.
  6. 6
    Bake 20 minutes at 350°.
  7. 7
    Do not take cake from pan while hot.

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