2 1/4 C sifted flour 1 � tsp baking powder
� tsp salt � tsp soda
� tsp ground cloves 1 tsp powdered mustard
� C shortening 1 tsp each ground cinnamon/ginger
� C sugar 1 C unsulphured molasses
1 large egg 1 C hot water
1. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside
2. Add soda and spices to the shortening, mix well - blend in sugar
and molasses, then beat in the egg; alternately add the flour mixture
and the hot water - beat � minute
3. Turn into a 9x9x2" pan
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until cake tester comes
out clean.
LEMON SAUCE
� C sugar 1/16 tsp salt
1T cornstarch 1/16 tsp ground cloves
1/4 C cold water 3/4 C boiling water
3 T lemon juice 2 T butter
� t vanilla 1 tsp grated lemon rind
(OR � tsp lemon extract)
1. Combine first four ingredients in a small saucepan
2. Blend in cold water, then add boiling water
3. Stir over moderate heat until sauce is clear and thick
(approximately 5 minutes)
4. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients
(Serve warm over gingerbread, puddings or plain cake)
