3/4 cup of sugar
3/4 cup of shortening
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 1/2 cups molasses (room temperature)
3 3/4 cup flour
2 1/4 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups hot water
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs one at a time.
Sift together flour and spices and then add to first mixture. Then add hot water.
Cook at 375ยบ F for 35 to 40 minutes (6 x 9 cake pan).