2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. mace
1/2 cup shortening, melted
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
2 tbsp. vinegar plus sweet milk to make 1/2 cup

Sift flour with baking soda, salt and spices. Combine shortening, sugar and molasses in mixing bowl and beat to blend. Add eggs; beat until thoroughly blended. Add dry ingredients, beat until smooth. All vinegar and milk, and stir until thoroughly blended. Pour into greased 9 x 9 inch pan.

Bake at 350°F 45 to 50 minutes.