Shoo-fly cake

Shoo-fly cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 4 c
• baking soda - 1 Tbsp
• boiling water - 2 c
• molasses - 1 c
• Crisco - 1 c

How to make shoo-fly cake:

Mix together the flour, sugar, Crisco and salt. When crumbs are made, remove 1 cup for topping.

Mix together the boiling water, molasses and soda; add to large portion of crumb mixture. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Bake at 350° for 40 to 60 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Low protein.