Ginger Cake

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour
1 cup oil
1 cup molasses
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs (beaten)
3 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp allspice

In a double boiler melt:
1⁄2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3⁄4 cup evaporated milk
2 tbsp rum

Mix together oil, molasses, sugar and eggs. Combine dry ingredients and add molasses mixture. Fold in 1 1⁄2 cups of boiling water. Pour batter into greased and floured tube pan. Do not fill pan to top, leave about 1 inch. Bake at 325°F for 55-60 min. Top with Cool Whip, cream or melt sauce ingredients in a double boiler.