Molasses Shoo-Fly Cake
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
Pastry
1/2 cup Molasses
1/2 tablespoon Soda
3/4 cup Water; boiling
3/4 cup Flour
2 tablespoons Shortening
1/8 teaspoon Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
liquid:
1 each Egg yolk; well beaten
dissolved in:
Crumbs:
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Cloves
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Recipe
Combine the ingredients for the liquid part mixing well. Combine the dry ingredients for the crumbs, working in the shortening. Line a pie pan with pastry. Make alternate layers of crumbs and liquid. Top with crumbs and bake at 450-F until crust edges start to brown. Reduce heat to 350-F and bake until firm (about 20 minutes).