Shoo-Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. baking molasses (green label)
2 c. hot water
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix flour, sugar and shortening.
Do not use beaters.
Mix like pie crumbs in a large bowl.
Save 1 cup of crumbs for top of cake.
In another bowl, mix molasses, hot water and baking soda. Add to crumbs.
Stir and put into a large greased and floured pan. Top with 1 cup of reserved crumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.