Rose's Spanish Bar Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar.

Step 3

Add eggs and mix.

Step 4

Add sour cream.

Step 5

In another bowl, combine all dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.

Step 6

Mix in molasses and then pour into a greased 9 5/8-by-5 ½-by-2 ¾-inch loaf pan.

Step 7

Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes or until done.

Step 8

When done, remove from oven and cool completely. Remove from pan and cut in half lengthwise to make 2 layers.

Step 9

Prepare icing and spread between layers and on top.

Icing:

Step 10

Beat until smooth.