Poor Man'S Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 (7 oz.) box raisins (optional)
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. orange rind

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together with exception of sugar. Lightly flour raisins.
Cream margarine and sugar; add egg and blend.
Stir in molasses.
Add dry ingredients and milk alternately.
Add orange rind.
Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.