1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 egg
12/ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup boiling water (or 1/2 cup milk)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a bowl combine the molasses, sugar, egg and butter (after the butter is melted). Sift together flour, baking powder and cinnamon and add to the combined molasses, etc. Add boiling water or milk to the mixture.

Pour in a 9x12-inch greased baking pan and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.