1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. milk, slightly warmed
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. mace
3 eggs, beaten until fluffy
3 tbsp. dark coffee
Rind & juice of 1 lg. orange
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp. warm water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar

Combine ingredients through coffee (first 10) in a mixing bowl. On a paper sift together flour and cream of tartar. Add to mixture in bowl, beating until smooth. Add grated orange rind and juice. Stir in dissolved soda and stir until batter is light. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.