Molasses Cake

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups shortening
• 0.5 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup hot , brewed coffee

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift together salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, flour, and baking soda.

2. 2

   Cream shortening and sugar gradually, then add molasses and eggs. Mix in sifted ingredients. Stir in hot coffee; batter will be thin.

3. 3

   Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool.