1 c. molasses
1/2 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. water
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
2 oz. melted chocolate

Mix molasses and sour milk together. Add 2 tablespoons butter and baking soda dissolved in water. Mix flour with spices, salt, chocolate, and remaining butter and add to mixture. Pour in 3 greased round cake molds and bake for 20 minutes in oven at moderate heat. Remove from molds, cool, and top with vanilla or chocolate icing.