1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening or butter
2 eggs
1 c. dark molasses
1 c. sour milk
2 rounded tsp. baking soda in sour milk
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
5 c. flour

Mix all together and chill at least 2 hours. Roll thick and bake for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.

FROSTING:

3/4 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. or 1 env. plain gelatin

Bring all ingredients to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Pour syrup over 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat until it holds a peak.