2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. ginger
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. molasses
3/4 c. melted shortening
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water

Sift together dry ingredients (except soda). Add eggs and molasses, shortening. Dissolve soda in boiling water. Add slowly to other ingredients. Batter will be thin. Bake in 9 x 9 inch pan at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.