Molasses Cake

Posted by Lorraine38 at recipegoldmine.com 8/19/2001 12:29 pm

Source: Submitted by Mrs. M. J. Hixenbough to the October 1964 issue of The Workbasket

1 egg
1 cup dark or light molasses
1 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 heaping teaspoons shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour

Combine all ingredients. Pour into 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake in 375 degree F oven approximately 45 minutes. Cake is very moist and even better 2 days old.