1/2 c. Crisco oil
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. Grandma's Molasses
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. hot water

Cream shortening with sugar. Add molasses and eggs. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients. Add alternately with water. Bake in greased 9 inch square pan about 50 minutes at 350.