Makes about 8 servings

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup Steen’s 100% Pure Cane Syrup
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the shortening, sugar, syrup, and boiling water in a large bowl and stir to combine. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the shortening mixture. Sift together the baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, and flour. Add a little at a time to the shortening mixture. Beat until smooth. Pour the batter into a greased 5x8-inch loaf pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a rack. Slice and serve warm. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.