2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2/3 cup shortening, softened
2/3 cup light brown sugar
2/3 cup dark molasses
2 eggs
2/3 cup hot water

Grease a 9-inch square cake pan and line with wax paper. Then grease paper.

Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Blend shortening and sugar. Beat well. Add molasses and eggs. Add dry ingredients alternately with hot water. Beat well and pour in prepared pan.

Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Submitted by: Jessica