1/2 c. soft shortening
2 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1 c. dark molasses
1 c. boiling water
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour square pan or 9-inch ring mold. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, and egg. Blend in molasses and water. Measure flour by dip level. Stir together dry ingredients; blend in. Beat until smooth. Pour into pan. Bake 45-50 minutes.