King Arthur Molasses Crumb Cake

3 c White whole wheat flour

1 c Granulated sugar

1 c Butter or margarine (two

Sticks) 1 c Molasses

2 Eggs

1 c Hot water

1 ts Baking soda

In a large bowl, mix together flour and sugar. Cut in butter till mixture is crumby. Remove 1 cup of mixture and set aside. To the remaining crumb mixture, add molasses, eggs, water and baking soda. Beat till smooth. Pour batter into a lightly greased 9"x13" pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs evenly over top. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until cake tests done.