2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
3 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. boiling water
1 good tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. flour
1 egg

Mix well first 5 ingredients and add the boiling water into which stir soda. Stir in flour. Beat until smooth. Last beat in egg. Put in a greased and floured 8 inch square pan. Bake 350 degrees 40 minutes.