1 c. table molasses
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. warm milk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sifted flour
1 c. brown sugar, well packed
4 eggs, well beaten

Heat oven to 350 degrees then rub a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with butter. Mix the molasses with the softened butter, beating until completely blended. Pour the warm milk into the mixture. Sift the flour with the soda and blend into the mixture. Blend the brown sugar with the eggs, beat until foamy then stir into the flour mixture. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake 45 minutes. Serve warm.