1 c Sugar 1 c Molasses
1/2 c Butter or other shortening 3 c Flour
1 c Milk, sour 2 t Ginger
2 t Cinnamon 1 t Cloves
1/4 t Nutmeg 2 ea Egg, well beaten
1 t Soda 1 x *dissolved in:
1/4 c Water, boiling
Cream the shortening and sugar, aadd the eggs and molasses, and mix
well. Sift the flour and spices, and add alternately with the milk to
the first mixture. Stir in the dissolved soda. Pour into well-greased
cake pan and bake at 350-F 30 minutes.
Yields
1 servings
