1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
1 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. boiling water

Combine butter, salt, spices, and soda. Add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Add molasses and blend. Sift flour with baking powder three times. Add to creamed mixture, blending well. Add boiling water and beat until smooth.

Pour batter into 10 x 10 x 2 inch greased pan. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 50 to 60 minutes. Serve in squares with whipped cream.