1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. light molasses
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. boiling water

Stir shortening to soften. Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat thoroughly. Sift together dry ingredients; add to molasses mixture alternately with boiling water, beating after each addition. Bake in well greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm.

CHOCOLATE SAUCE By Prettyman Lee Disharoon:

2 c. sugar
2 sq. (2 oz.) chocolate
2/3 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Optional add 2 tbsp. light Karo syrup

Mix above ingredients and simmer until well blended.

CHOCOLATE SAUCE by Dorothy Day:

1/4 c. butter
2 sq. Baker's chocolate
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. evaporated milk

Melt butter and chocolate in double boiler. Add sugar gradually until blended and a sandy texture. Add salt and evaporated milk. Cook until sugar is dissolved, STIRRING CONSTANTLY!