Shoo-Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. brown sugar, packed
3/4 c. shortening
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. dark Karo syrup
1 Tbsp. baking soda

Preparation

Note:
This is a
recipe that comes from my grandmother and is very Pennsylvania Dutch.