1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 c. boiling water

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add egg and molasses. Add dry ingredients. Alternately with boiling water. Bake 45 minutes in 350 degree oven.