Shoo-Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
2 c. light brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 c. hot water
1 c. molasses (Grandma's or Brer Rabbit)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. baking soda

Preparation

Make crumbs of first 3 ingredients; reserve 1 cup of crumbs. Mix last 4 ingredients together, then add the crumbs.
Mix together.
Sprinkle the reserved cup of crumbs on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes in a 9 x 13-inch pan.