In medium bowl, sift or stir together flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with dissolved baking soda, stirring just until blended (do not overmix). Spoon mixture into greased 9-inch square cake pan.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until skewer inserted in center comes out clean.

Serve cut into bars or squares.