*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                              Molasses Cake

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Sugar
   3      c             Flour
     1/2  c             Shortening
     1/2  c             Molasses -- * see note
   1      c             Water -- very hot
   1      ts            Baking soda
   1      tb            Water -- cold
     1/2  ts            Salt
   1      ts            Ground cinnamon
   1      ts            Ground cloves
   1      ts            Ground nutmeg

Mix sugar, salt, flour, and shortening like for a pie crust,
reserving 1/2 cup for topping. Mix the baking soda with the cold
water and add along with the spices, molasses, adding the hot water
last. Mix well, then pour into a greased 9x13" cake pan. Sprinkle
reserved crumbs over the top and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to
1 hour.

Note: If you can find Barbados Molasses use it, otherwise, baking
molasses will do.


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