1/4 c. shortening
1 c. sorghum molasses
1 egg
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. nuts, finely chopped
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder

Mix together shortening, molasses, egg and sour milk. Mix and sift together flour, salt, cinnamon, soda and baking powder. Combine the 2 mixtures and beat to a smooth batter. Add nuts. Bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan or 10 inch iron skillet at 350 degrees until done.

SWEET ROLL FROSTING:

1 egg white (beat until stiff)
3/4 c. powdered sugar (add & beat)
2 tbsp. white corn syrup or honey
1/2 tsp. flavoring, almond, lemon or vanilla

LEMON FROSTING:

1 egg white, beaten stiff
1/2 c. powdered sugar
Dash of salt
1/4 tsp. lemon extract

Combine and beat.