Soft Gingerbread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch pan.
2. 2
   To milk, add vinegar and stir.
3. 3
   Set aside to sour and thicken.
4. 4
   Onto waxed paper, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy.
6. 6
   Gradually add sugar.
7. 7
   Add beaten eggs, 1/2 at a time.
8. 8
   Mix molasses and boiling water.
9. 9
   Stir in gradually.
10. 10
    *Add 1/4 flour mixture and mix well.
11. 11
    Add 1/3 sour milk and blend.
12. 12
    *Repeat, ending with flour mixture.
13. 13
    Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
14. 14
    Serve with whipped cream.