Gingerbread Cake

Cream:

½ c white sugar

½ c shortening

2/3 c table molasses

Add 1 egg

Mix and add:

2 ½ c sifted flour

1 ½ t baking soda

1/2 t ginger

1/4 t cloves

½ t salt

Last ingredient:

1 c hot water

9” by 13” pan

350 degrees for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean

serve with whipped cream and lemon sauce:

Lemon Sauce:

½ c sugar

1 T cornstarch

1 c boiling water

2 T butter

1 t vanilla

1 ½ T lemon juice