Easy Shoofly Cake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   In a medium-sized heat-proof bowl, combine molasses, baking soda, and boiling water and stir until well mixed. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and brown sugar. Add vegetable oil and mix with your hands until crumbs form.

4. 4

   Remove 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture and set aside. Whisk remaining crumbs into the molasses mixture until combined. The batter will be thin.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into an ungreased 13x9 baking dish. Sprinkle the 1 1/2 cups of reserved crumbs evenly over the batter.

6. 6

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

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