Shoo-Fly Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Take flour, shortening and brown sugar.
2. 2
   Mix thoroughly.
3. 3
   Take out 1 cup crumbs and keep for top; to the rest of the crumbs add boiling water, molasses and soda.
4. 4
   Mix well, then pour into a greased 9 x 9 or 9 x 13-inch cake pan.
5. 5
   Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top and bake at 350°
6. 6
   until done.