2 c. sifted enriched flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. molasses
3/4 c. milk

Sift together dry ingredients. Cream shortening. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well. Stir molasses into the milk. Add dry ingredients alternately with molasses mixture, beating thoroughly.

Turn into greased layer of loaf pans or in muffin pans. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30-40 minutes for layers, 35-45 minutes for loaf and 20-25 minutes for cupcakes. Makes two 8 inch layers or 1 larger loaf or 1 1/2 dozen cupcakes.