Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. molasses
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. sour milk
2 eggs

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and blend.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 40 minutes.