Gingerbread Cake
["2 1/2 c. flour, sifted (all-purpose)", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1 tsp. ground ginger", "1/2 tsp. ground allspice", "1 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. baking powder", "3/4 tsp. baking soda", "2/3 c. soft shortening", "2/3 c. light brown sugar", "2/3 c. dark molasses", "2 eggs", "2/3 c. hot water"]
["Grease a 9-inch square cake pan and line with wax paper.", "Then grease paper. Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, salt, baking powder and baking soda.", "Blend shortening and sugar. Beat well.", "Add molasses and eggs.", "Add dry ingredients alternately with hot water.", "Beat well and pour in prepared pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes."]
["flour", "ground cinnamon", "ground ginger", "ground allspice", "salt", "baking powder", "baking soda", "soft shortening", "light brown sugar", "dark molasses", "eggs", "hot water"]