Molasses Cake

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. ginger
  • 4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 c. molasses
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. hot water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix and sift the first 7 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in the molasses, stir in 1/2 cup of flour mixture. Beat in eggs.
  3. 3
    Add hot water alternately with remaining flour mixture.
  4. 4
    Pour into greased and floured pans.
  5. 5
    Bake in oven at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.
  6. 6
    Cool and ice.

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