1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1/3 c. water

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg, molasses, and water. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Add dry ingredients to creamed ingredients; beat well.

Pour into greased 13x9x2 pan and bake 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Frost while warm. (Suggested frosting: 1 cup sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon molasses.)