Angel Molasses Cake

A Crosby's Molasses recipe. They recommend using their "Fancy Molasses". Gotta love a cake that will stand on its own without frosting. Sometimes you don't have time to frost or just don't need the extra calories. ***To make your own sour milk, I recommend mixing 1/2 cup milk plus 1/2 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice and let it stand for 10 minutes.***

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 9-12
• Yields: 1 8

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons shortening
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 2  eggs, well beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  sour milk
• 2  cups cake flour, sifted
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, beat thoroughly.
3. Blend in molasses, beaten eggs and milk.
4. Carefully mix in sifted flour, baking soda, ginger and salt.
5. Pour in 8" square pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes.