Kathryn Nutt, Lillie School
- 6 cup sifted flour
- 2 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp ginger
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 cup shortening
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 6 eggs, beaten
- Yams, cooked and mashed
Sift flour, baking soda, balding powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and sugar. Combine remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Pour batter evenly into 2 greased 13x9x2 inch balding pans. Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until cake springs back when pressed lightly with finger. Cut into squares and serve with Hard Sauce.
Hard Sauce:
Cream 1 cup butter or margarine until soft. Gradually add 3 cups sifted confectioners sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Add tablespoons light cream and 1 tablespoon vanilla.
Mix well. Makes 23 servings.
