Mother Roberds Syrup Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. melted shortening
1 c. syrup (Steens)
1 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
1/3 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla, chopped pecans or raisins (add your favorite of 1 of these to batter)

Preparation

Beat together egg, sugar and shortening.
Add syrup.
Sift together soda and salt.
Add gradually, beating until smooth, then add 1/3 cup hot water.
Bake at 325\u00b0 until set to touch.
Can be one large cake or cupcakes.
May be iced, if desired.