Shoo-Fly Cake

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 1 c. dark molasses
  • 1 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 5 c. flour
  • 3/4 c. liquid shortening
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine water, molasses and baking soda in a bowl.
  2. 2
    In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients, reserving 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
  3. 3
    Mix remaining crumb mixture into the molasses mixture.
  4. 4
    Pour into a greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
  5. 5
    Bake for 50 minutes in a 350° oven.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top after the first 20 minutes of baking.
  7. 7
    Let cool and enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.

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