Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. homemade syrup
2/3 tsp. soda
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 c. sifted self-rising flour
vanilla or spices to flavor
2 eggs

Preparation

Now follow directions exactly as written:
heat molasses and remove from heat.
Beat soda into molasses.
Add shortening, then buttermilk; stir well.
Add self-rising flour, beating well.
Add spices or vanilla or both (I use both).
Add eggs last then beat hard and well.
Makes 3 layers.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until done.
Test with toothpick or finger pressure in center.
No matter what you think, add the eggs last!
Ice with Brown Sugar Icing.