1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 c. water or milk
1/2 c. honey
1/4 c. melted shortening

Sift first 8 ingredients together. Combine egg, milk, honey and shortening. Combine liquid and dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into greased (9 x 12 inch) pan and bake in slow oven at 325 degrees about 40 minutes.