Gramma Stump's Molasses Cake This is a typical World War II recipe, with little sugar due to rationing. But the cake is delicious. 1 egg 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup of melted shortening 1 cup molasses 1tbls sugar 2 cups flour 1 cup hot water 1 tsp baking soda Beat egg. Add salt and shortening., then molasse and sugar. Stir well. Add flour. Sir again. Dissolve soda in water and add. Bake 20-25 minutes in 325 degree oven. |