Mrs. Griffin Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. ginger
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 to 2/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 1/3 c. molasses
1/2 c. boiling water

Preparation

Mix flour, salt, soda, baking powder and spices. Cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse meal.
Add eggs.
Mix boiling water and molasses together.
Add to dry ingredients. Bake in 8-inch greased square pan at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or until done.