Old Time Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 c.) oleo
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg or two small
1 c. sorghum molasses
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
Stir in ginger and cinnamon; add salt and egg.
Beat until well blended. Stir molasses and buttermilk.
Sift together flour and soda. Combine with batter; beat just enough to incorporate flour.
Pour into greased 10-inch skillet.
Bake in 325\u00b0 oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
Serve with lemon butter.