2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs. Combine dry ingredients. Mix molasses and hot water. Add dry ingredients alternately with molasses mixture, stir until smooth. Pour into greased baking dish and bake in moderate oven.