Heirloom Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; set aside.
2. 2
   Cream together butter and sugar in mixing bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
3. 3
   Add egg; beat well.
4. 4
   Gradually beat in molasses.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients alternately with hot water to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, using electric mixer at low speed.
6. 6
   Pour batter into greased 13 x9 x 2-inch baking pan.
7. 7
   Bake in 350 F. oven 25 minutes, or until cake tester or wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pan on rack.
9. 9
   Makes 16 servings.
10. 10
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