Grandma's Molasses Cake

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup shortening (minus 1 tbsp)
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1 cup seeded raisins
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot water

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350 and oil 8" cake pan.
• 2 combine all ingredients, except the hot water, mix well.
• 3 add hot water, batter will be thin.
• 4 blend well and pour into pan.
• 5 bkae 35 minutes.