Shoo Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup molasses
1 Tbsp baking soda
2 cups hot water
4 cups flour
2 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening

Preparation

Mix and let stand to cool first 3 ingredients. Keep 3/4 of crumbs to place on top before baking. Pour molasses mixture into crumbs. Blend well. Bake at 350\u00b0 in ungreased pan, about 40 minutes. Enjoy!