Shoo-Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or shortening
2 c. sugar
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. baking soda
1 c. Brer Rabbit molasses (green label)

Preparation

Beat in bowl the butter, sugar, flour and salt until fine crumbs.
Remove 1 cup crumbs; set aside.
Mix together and stir warm water, soda and molasses.
Add to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
Pour into a 10 x 14-inch greased and floured pan. Sprinkle the cup of crumbs on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes.