Molasses Cake
["1 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 large Tbsp. shortening", "1 egg", "3/4 c. sugar", "1/4 c. molasses", "1 c. boiling water"]
["Mix shortening, egg, sugar and molasses.", "Beat well.", "Mix dry ingredients.", "Add gradually to other mixture.", "Add 1/2 cup of boiling water.", "To other 1/2 cup of water, add 1 teaspoon soda. Add last.", "Bake in an 8 x 8-inch greased and floured pan at 350\u00b0 for about 45 minutes.", "Will be a little tacky on top.", "Good served plain or with Cool Whip."]
["flour", "ginger", "nutmeg", "cinnamon", "shortening", "egg", "sugar", "molasses", "boiling water"]