Molasses Cake(Very Old Family Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. hot tap water

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg, then molasses.
Mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Add to creamed mixture.
Last, add water.
Bake in 8-inch square pan approximately 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.