Title: Molasses Shoo-Fly Cake
Categories: Penndutch, Cakes
Yield: 1 Servings

*pastry
*liquid:
1/2 c Molasses
1 Egg yolk, well beaten
1/2 tb Soda
*dissolved in:
3/4 c Water, boiling
*crumbs:
3/4 c Flour
1/2 c Brown sugar
2 tb Shortening
1/8 ts Nutmeg
1/8 ts Ginger
1/8 ts Cloves
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt

Combine the ingredients for the liquid part mixing well. Combine the dry
ingredients for the crumbs, working in the shortening. Line a pie pan with
pastry. Make alternate layers of crumbs and liquid. Top with crumbs and
bake at 450-F until crust edges start to brown. Reduce heat to 350-F and
bake until firm (about 20 minutes). Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book -
Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.

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