1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, well beaten

Cream sugar and shortening, add molasses; dissolve soda in boiling water then add to the sugar mixture.

Sift the remaining dry ingredients and add to this mixture, beat until smooth. Add eggs last. Pour into a greased 9x12 pan and bake in a 350 degree F. oven until done, about 45 minutes.