Molasses Cake Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. light molasses
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. coffee powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add egg and beat well.
Mix in molasses and water.
Sift together remaining ingredients.
Stir into creamed mixture.
Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
While warm, frost with confectioners icing.