1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter and lard mixed
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg, molasses; then dry ingredients which have been sifted together. Add hot water, beat until smooth. The batter is soft, but makes a fine cake. Bake in a greased shallow pan in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Makes 15 portions.