2 eggs
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. molasses
3/4 c. melted shortening, lard or butter
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. boiling water

Combine ingredients. It will appear soupy, but it will turn out well. Bake at 350 degrees in 9"x12"x12" until toothpick inserted in middle of pan comes out clean.