This cake can be made and baked in forty-five minutes. Place in a bowl
One and one-half cups of molasses,
One-half cup of shortening,
One cup of water,
Four cups of sifted flour,
Three level tablespoons of baking powder,
One and one-half teaspoons of cinnamon,
One teaspoon of nutmeg,
One teaspoon of ginger,
One-half teaspoon of allspice,