1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 c. molasses (dark is best)
1 c. white sugar
1 c. hot water
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening with sugar. Beat in egg and add molasses. Add the flour, ginger, soda and cinnamon. Mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or longer until cake pulls away from sides of pan.