1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon & cloves
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1 c. boiling water
Pinch of salt

SAUCE:

1 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. water
Salt, vanilla & hunk of butter (quite a bit)

Mix all ingredients for cake and bake in cake pan at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Blend sauce. Serve over cake when cooled.