Gingerbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Combine shortening, salt and spices.
Add sugar gradually and cream until light.
Add egg and beat thoroughly.
Add molasses and blend.
Sift flour with baking powder and soda; add to creamed mixture, blending well.
Add boiling water and beat until smooth. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 x 10 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes until toothpick comes out clean from center.
Serve warm with whipped cream.