Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. hot water
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. cocoa

Preparation

Cream shortening, eggs and molasses.
Mix flour and cocoa together.
Add soda to hot water and add to creamed mixture, then add flour mixture.
Bake in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan at 350\u00b0
for 30 to 40 minutes.