3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup melted shortening
2-1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoon ginger
1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspooncloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup boiling water
Cream sugar and melted shortening. Blend in eggs and molasses. Sift flour with spices, soda, and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture. Finally add the boiling water. Beat well. Pour into 9x13 inch greased pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.