Slow-Baked Molasses Gingerbread Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Method

1. 1 Beat molasses, sugar, and shortening hard to blend.
2. 2 Pour batter into a well-greased and floured pan.
3. 3 Bake in a slow oven (300°F) for 35 minutes.