Posted By Newfie2007.

Ingredients.

1 cup. molasses
1/3 cup. butter or shortening
2/3 cup. boiling water
2 1/3 cup. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp.ground cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla


Bring butter and molasses to a boil. Add vanilla and water.Sift flour, salt, soda, spices.Add flour mixture to butter, and molasses and mix well.Spread in greased 9-inch pan.Bake at 350 for 25-30 mins until done.