2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. molasses
3/4 c. oil
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. boiling water

Add eggs to sugar and molasses and oil mixture. Combine dry ingredients and sift. Add to egg and sugar mixture. Stir in boiling water. Bake in 13 x 9 x 2 inch greased pan at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or when cake springs back.

RAISIN SAUCE:

1 1/2 c. water
1/3 c. raisins (may use more)
1/4 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt

Boil for 15 minutes. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour in butter until blended. Combine hot sauce and butter mixture. Stir and cook until it boils. Add ground nutmeg or lemon rind.

Note: Double the recipe when serving the whole cake and use 1 cup raisins. May use spoonful of whip cream along with the sauce.