Old Fashioned Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. dark molasses
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch pan. Cream together the butter and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Add molasses; beat well.
Mix in flour alternately with hot water; blend well.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Pour into pan.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.