Shoo-Fly Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Spray 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with Pam cooking spray or grease with Crisco or butter.
3. 3
   Mix together flour, sugar, salt and butter in a bowl.
4. 4
   Use a pastry blender or 2 knives until you have crumbs.
5. 5
   Reserve 3/4 cup crumbs for topping. In a medium bowl, mix water, molasses and baking soda.
6. 6
   Add to the flour mixture, mixing well.
7. 7
   Pour into baking pan.
8. 8
   Top with reserved crumbs.
9. 9
   Bake 40 to 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve with cream, if desired.