Molasses Cake 

1 egg
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup sour milk
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 heaping teaspoons shortening
2 cups flour 

Combine all ingredients. Pour into 13x9 pan. Bake at 375 F. For 45 minutes. Cake is very moist and even better two days old.