Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 1/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. corn syrup
2/3 c. molasses
2 c. hot water
1 1/3 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix flour, sugar, shortening and salt into crumbs; keep 1 1/3 cups out for top of cake.
Add liquid and baking soda.
Mix.
Pour into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Sprinkle crumbs on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.