Gingerbread
["4 2/3 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "2 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. ground cloves", "1 c. white vegetable shortening", "1 c. sugar", "4 eggs", "2 c. molasses", "whipped cream or topping", "2 c. water"]
["Mix flour, leavenings, salt and spices in large bowl.", "Cream shortening and sugar until light.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.", "Mix molasses and 2 cups water.", "Add alternately with dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Pour into 2 greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pans.", "Bake in preheated 350\u00b0 oven, about 35 minutes.", "Serve hot with whipped cream.", "Makes 24 servings."]
["flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "ginger", "ground cloves", "white vegetable shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "molasses", "whipped cream", "water"]