Serve warm with ice cream, frosted with cream cheese, or all by its lonesome. This cake is always a treat.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup hot, brewed coffee
PREPARATION:
Sift together salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, flour, and baking soda.
Cream shortening and sugar gradually, then add molasses and eggs. Mix in sifted ingredients. Stir in hot coffee; batter will be thin.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool.