1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup molasses
1 egg — well beaten
2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger
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Cream sugar and butter. Add molasses and egg. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to creamed mixture. Stir in flour and spices. Pour into greased and floured 9×13″ pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Yield–15 servings.