Shoo Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sifted flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup Brer Rabbit Molasses
1 cup warm water
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Mix thoroughly flour, sugar and shortening.
Take out 1/2 of mixture and set aside.
Mix molasses and warm water.
Make a well in crumb mixture and pour in molasses and water.
Add baking soda. Mix until blended.
Pour into ungreased pan.