SPICE CAKE

2 cups enriched all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup shortening, melted

2 eggs, well beaten

2 tbsp vinegar and boiling water to make 1 cup

Mix flour, soda, salt and spices together. Beat sugar, molasses and shortening into eggs. Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Add combined vinegar and water and stir until well blended. Pour into greased 9x9x2 inch pan. Bake in moderate oven (350F/175C) about 45 minutes.

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