Molasses Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup of shortening
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. Boil water
2. Mix the remaining ingredients together
3. Add mixed ingredients to boiling water and mix to dissolve
4. Cook as desired

Source — New Orleans Cook Book
Prepared by Matthew Fangue
Louisiana Anthology
July 14, 2021