2 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. light Brer Rabbit molasses
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and well beaten eggs, then dry ingredients (sifted 3 times). Lastly add boiling water.