1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water

Melt butter in 3 or 4 quart saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and cool.

Add sugar and egg, beat well. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Combine molasses and hot water, add alternately with sifted flour to first mixture. Pour into greased and wax paper lined 9x9x2-inch pan.

Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes Cool 5 minutes, then remove from the pan. Serve slices topped with whipped cream.

Submitted by: Susan Olsen