Microwave Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. flour
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/3 c. molasses
1/4 c. hot water

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Blend at low speed. Then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
Spread into greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
Shield corners.
Microwave at 50% for 6 minutes, rotating 1/4 turn every 3 minutes.
Remove foil.
Increase power to High.
Microwave 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until done.
Cool. Serve with whipped topping.