1 egg
1 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. molasses
1 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
Scant tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/3 c. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat egg, sugar and molasses until thick. Combine all dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and dry ingredients to egg mixture, alternately, beating well. Stir in melted shortening. Pour into 8 inch greased square pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.