Title: Light As a Feather Cake
Categories: Cake Dessert
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1/2 | c | Shortening |
| 1/2 | c | Boiling water |
| 1/2 | c | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 | c | Molasses |
| 1 | | Egg, beaten |
| 1 1/2 | c | Flour |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Baking soda |
| 3/4 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 3/4 | ts | Ginger |
Put shortening in a bowl and pour in boiling water. Add sugar, molasses and
egg. Stir the flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices together. Add to
shortening mixture and beat until mixed well. Batter will be thin. Pour
into greased 8 inch pan. Bake at 350 deg f for 30 to 35 minutes.