1 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 c. dark molasses
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. flour

Combine sugar, shortening, eggs, molasses, sour cream, and dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly and turn into 11 x 16 inch pan, well greased. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. When cool, drizzle with thin powdered sugar frosting.