2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
6 eggs, well beaten
1 c. Wesson oil
1 tsp. lemon juice, almond and vanilla
1 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugar. Mix molasses with 1 teaspoon baking soda and add to butter mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Sift flour, baking powder and spices. Add to boiling water, beating until very smooth. Add beaten eggs. Pour into pans to bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Cool and turn on platter. Dust with sifted powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream.