Molasses Cake(Very Old Family Recipe)  
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1 c. molasses", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 c. hot tap water"]
["Cream together shortening and sugar until fluffy.", "Add egg, then molasses.", "Mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.", "Add to creamed mixture.", "Last, add water.", "Bake in 8-inch square pan approximately 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "molasses", "flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "salt", "water"]