2 1/4 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. powdered mustard
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 lg. egg
1 c. hot water
1 c. unsulphered molasses

Sift together first 3 ingredients and set aside. Add soda and spices to shortening and mix well. Gradually blend in sugar and molasses. Beat in egg. Add flour mixture alternately with hot water. Beat batter 1/2 minute. Turn batter into well greased lightly floured 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire rack to finish cooling. Serve with whipped cream. This recipe dates back to 1840's, Canfield, Ohio.