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SHOO FLY CAKE




Source of Recipe


SANDY


List of Ingredients




4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 cup warm water
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda
Cimmamon to taste (optional)


Recipe



Mix flour, sugar, shortening until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup crumbs.

Mix water, molasses, and baking soda, stir into flour mixture.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9 inch pan. Top with reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350° for about 1 hour.

Notes by Sandy: I like this cake warm, but it gets even better with age!