1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg (unbeaten)
1 c. molasses (homemade syrup or dark Karo)
2 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

Combine Crisco, salt and spices. Add sugar gradually. Cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Add molasses and blend. Sift flour with baking powder and soda 3 times. Add to creamed mixture, blending well. Add boiling water and beat until smooth. Pour batter in greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

Serve in squares with whipped cream or lemon sauce.

LEMON SAUCE:

1 c. water
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. plain flour

Mix first 3 ingredients. Let come to a boil and stir in plain flour a little at a time.