1/2 c Shortening
1/2 c Sugar
2 Egg yolks
1 c Light molasses
2 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 ts Salt
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Cloves
1 ts Ginger
1 c Boiling water
2 ts Soda
2 Egg whites, stiffly beaten
Whipped cream
Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cream shortening, add sugar
gradually. Add 2 well beaten egg yolks. Add molasses
and stir. Sift together flour, salt and spices.
Dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Add baking
soda and water mixture alternately with flour to the
creamed mixture. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Serve hot with whipped
cream for dessert. Source: Heritage Recipes ch.
