Soft Gingerbread
["1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. baking molasses", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "2 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1 c. boiling water", "2 well beaten eggs", "1/2 c. butter", "1 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. cloves"]
["Put sugar, molasses, butter, soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and butter in bowl and dissolve 2 teaspoons soda in 1 cup boiling water.", "Hold soda water over bowl as it foams over cup.", "Beat together. When well beaten, add 2 well beaten eggs the last thing before baking.", "Bake in an oblong pan at 325\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.", "Serve with whipped cream or as desired."]
["sugar", "baking molasses", "cinnamon", "flour", "soda", "eggs", "butter", "ginger", "cloves"]