3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. molasses
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. hot water

Cream shortening and brown sugar. Add molasses. Mix well. Add eggs. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with water to creamed ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees.