Shoo-Fly Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 c. hot water
1 Tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix flour, shortening, salt and sugar.
Save 1 cup of crumbs for top.
Then add the molasses, hot water and baking soda.
Mix together with the flour.
Put into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Put topping on cake and put in oven.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or longer.