1 qt. milk
5 tbsp. yellow cornmeal
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. brown or white sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. mace
1 c. light cream

Bring milk slowly to a boil in double boiler, slowly add 5 tablespoons cornmeal, keep stirring. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup molasses. Remove from heat, add spices. Blend in 2 well beaten eggs. Pour into buttered baking dish. Bake uncovered 300 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally first hour, then carefully pour 1 cup cold cream over top and finish baking without stirring. Serve warm with cream or vanilla ice cream. Serves 8-10.