Contributed By: Old Campbell County Historical Society

Time:

Total: 45 minutes
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 12-15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup sifted plain flour
2 eggs
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp allspice
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cane or sorghum syrup
1/4 pound butter
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar

Preparation:

Beat eggs and sugar.
Add syrup and stir.
Sift all spices and flour together.
Add to mixture.
Add boiling water and mix.

Cooking:

Bake at approximately 350 degrees for about 1/2 hour, in a greased and floured 12" cast iron skillet.  Note: Do not fill your vessel over half way, as the mix is an aggressive riser.