Hot Water Gingerbread
["1 c. molasses", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "2 tsp. baking soda", "2/3 c. boiling water", "2 eggs, well beaten", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1/2 c. raisins", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. cloves or allspice"]
["Put molasses,", "shortening", "and\tsugar", "in", "mixing bowl. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and pour into bowl.", "Mix well and let cool.\tAdd", "eggs, nuts and raisins.", "Mix and sift remaining ingredients.", "Add to mixture in bowl, mix well until smooth.", "Pour into 8 x 8 x 2-inch cake pan.", "Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for about 50 to 60 minutes."]
["molasses", "shortening", "sugar", "baking soda", "boiling water", "eggs", "nuts", "raisins", "flour", "salt", "cinnamon", "ginger", "allspice"]