Gingerbread(100 Years Old) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. soda
pinch of salt
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 egg, separated (fold in white last)

Preparation

Pour mixture into a 9 x 12-inch greased and floured pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Make the sauce; pour on cake while still warm.