1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 egg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Mix all ingredients until smooth. Pour in greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake 30 minutes at 300 degrees.