Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 large Tbsp. shortening
1 egg
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Mix shortening, egg, sugar and molasses.
Beat well.
Mix dry ingredients.
Add gradually to other mixture.
Add 1/2 cup of boiling water.
To other 1/2 cup of water, add 1 teaspoon soda. Add last.
Bake in an 8 x 8-inch greased and floured pan at 350\u00b0 for about 45 minutes.
Will be a little tacky on top.
Good served plain or with Cool Whip.