Old Fashioned Molasses Cake
["1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ginger", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 egg, beaten", "1/2 c. butter, melted", "1 c. light molasses", "1/2 c. hot water"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Grease a 9 x 9 x 1-inch pan.", "Sift flour with soda, spices and salt.", "Set aside.", "In large bowl, beat eggs, butter, molasses and water until mixed well.", "Add flour mixture, beating until smooth.", "Pour into pan; bake 30 to 35 minutes.", "Cool partially in pan on wire rack.", "Serve warm.", "It's a very good cake."]
["flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "ginger", "cloves", "salt", "egg", "butter", "light molasses", "hot water"]