Ingredients

4 cups Flour

1 cup Shortening or Butter

2 cups Sugar

1 1/2 tsp. Salt

2 cups Warm Water

1 cup Molasses

1 tsp. Baking Soda

9X13 Cake Pan, greased and floured

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix flour, sugar, salt, and shortening. Set aside 1 cup for topping Mix water, molasses, and baking soda; then add to dry ingredients. Pour into pan and sprinkle with topping. Bake 25-30 minutes