Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. Wesson oil
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. unsulphured molasses
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. hot water
2 c. all-purpose flour
pinch of salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Cream Wesson oil and sugar; add eggs.
Blend in molasses; add soda, dissolved in hot water.
Sift together flour, salt and spices.
Add to creamed mixture and stir well.
Add boiling water. Turn into greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 1/2-inch pan.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 to 55 minutes.
Cut in squares.
Serve with whipped cream and cherry on top.