1 c. molasses
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. safflower oil
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 c. boiling water
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Using low speed of mixer, blend molasses, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Add boiling water; blend. Gradually add flour and beat 2 minutes or until smooth. Dissolve 2 tablespoons hot water with baking soda; add to batter and blend.

Pour into an 8-inch square baking pan or into paper-lined muffin tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Use Sweet N Low in place of sugar: Sweet N Low brown sugar -- 2 teaspoons; Sweet N Low regular -- 2 teaspoons or 6 pink packets