4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. butter
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs

Sift together all dry ingredients. Cut in butter to make crumb mixture. Take out 1 cup crumbs and set aside. Add molasses, buttermilk and eggs. Mix well and pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top.

Bake at 25 minutes at 350°F or until done.

This is delicious served warm and topped with whipped cream. Also fantastic by itself!