Shoo-Fly Cake(Pennsylvania Dutch) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. dark baking molasses
1/2 c. King syrup molasses
2 1/4 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
3/4 c. shortening
1 lb. light brown sugar
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix molasses, water and baking soda in large bowl and set aside to cool.
Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl fine crumbs are formed.
Save about 3 cups of crumbs for topping.
Mix liquid and remaining crumbs together slightly.
Pour into greased pan, 13 1/2 x 10-inch.
Sprinkle with the crumbs you save for topping.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.