Shoo-Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
pinch of salt
1 c. brown or white sugar
1 c. oil
2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. molasses

Preparation

Mix flour, salt, sugar and cinnamon.
(Save 1 cup for crumbs on top of cake.)
To remaining flour mixture, add molasses, water, baking soda and oil.
Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2 1/4-inch pan. Spread 1 cup flour mixture on top.
Bake for 35 minutes at 350\u00b0. Top with whipped cream, if desired.