Mama'S Ginger Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. Crisco
1 c. water
1 tsp. each: soda, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon extract
1/4 tsp. each: ginger, cloves and allspice
2 eggs
3 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Cream sugar and Crisco.
Sift flour, baking powder and all spices together.
Measure molasses (sorghum is best) in a larger than 1 cup measure.
Add soda and stir, pouring into cake mixture as it \"works\".
Add extract to water and to eggs and Crisco and molasses mixture.
(I like to use tepid water and \"wash out\" molasses cup with it.)
Add flour mixture alternately with water in small amounts.
Pour into a greased and floured large cake pan (about 10 x 7-inch).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 30 to 40 minutes. Raisins or nuts or both may be added.