Shoo-Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 c. warm water
1 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix flour and sugar in bowl.
Cut in shortening until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping.
Mix molasses and baking soda with 2 cups warm water in bowl.
Add to flour mixture and mix well.
Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch cake pan. Sprinkle reserved mixture over top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour, or until cake tests done.