Shoo-Fly Cake

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. baking molasses (green label)
  • 2 c. hot water
  • 2 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix flour, sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Do not use beaters.
  3. 3
    Mix like pie crumbs in a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Save 1 cup of crumbs for top of cake.
  5. 5
    In another bowl, mix molasses, hot water and baking soda. Add to crumbs.
  6. 6
    Stir and put into a large greased and floured pan. Top with 1 cup of reserved crumbs.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.

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