1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
3 eggs
2 c. molasses
1 c. sour milk
3 1/2 c. flour (plain)
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. ginger

Mix sugar and butter well. Add eggs and molasses. Alternately add milk and flour, salt, soda, ginger mixture. Bake about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.