Old Time Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix all dry ingredients together and pour in boiling water; beat until smooth.
Beat eggs and pour into batter.
Mix well. May add nuts, if you wish.
Pour into well-greased 13 x 9-inch cake pan and bake 30 minutes (or until done) at 350\u00b0.
Cut into squares and serve hot with butter.