2 1/2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
1 c. hot water

Sift together first 5 ingredients and set aside. Cream shortening, sugar and soda. Add molasses. Stir in 1/2 cup of flour mixture then add eggs; beat well. Add remaining flour mixture alternately with hot water. Beat 1 minute at medium speed. Bake in 9 inch square pan that has been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes.