1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. light Brer rabbit molasses
1 c. hot water

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg. Measure dry ingredients. Combine molasses and hot water. Add dry ingredients to first mixture alternately with liquid a small amount at a time. Beat after each addition until smooth. Bake in paper lined pan 9 x 9 inches at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with whipped cream.