_6 to 9 servings_
½ cup shortening
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
½ cup molasses
1½ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup boiling water
Beat shortening and sugar until creamy. Add egg and molasses; beat well.
Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Add to molasses mixture alternately
with boiling water. Beat after each addition.
Pour batter into a greased 8- by 8- by 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°
F. (moderate oven) 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.