Molasses Cake

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 large Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 1 c. boiling water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix shortening, egg, sugar and molasses.
  2. 2
    Beat well.
  3. 3
    Mix dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Add gradually to other mixture.
  5. 5
    Add 1/2 cup of boiling water.
  6. 6
    To other 1/2 cup of water, add 1 teaspoon soda. Add last.
  7. 7
    Bake in an 8 x 8-inch greased and floured pan at 350° for about 45 minutes.
  8. 8
    Will be a little tacky on top.
  9. 9
    Good served plain or with Cool Whip.

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