Shoo-Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 lb. brown sugar
3/4 c. oleo
2 c. boiling water
1 c. Brer Rabbit syrup (molasses)
1 Tbsp. soda

Preparation

Mix the first 3 ingredients into crumbs.
Reserve 1 cup crumbs.
Pour water, syrup and soda over the crumbs in the bowl. Pour into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Cover with the reserved crumbs. Bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 50 to 60 minutes.
Test with toothpick to be sure not to overbake.