2 eggs
1 c. molasses
3/4 c. melted shortening
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. each soda, baking powder, allspice, cloves & cinnamon

Add beaten eggs to molasses and melted shortening. Then add dry ingredients, which have been sifted together, add hot water. Bake in layers at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

FILLING:

1 c. milk
1 c. sugar
Pecans (put through food chopper very fine)

Simmer all together and put on layers. I use 1/2 cup milk and cut cooking time.