gingerbread

1/2 c. butter
1 c. molasses
3 c. cake flour
2 tsp. soda
2 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 c. boiling water

Cream butter, add sugar gradually. Beat until light, stir in molasses, cinn. & ginger. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Add soda to boiling water & pour into mixture beating hard. Add beaten eggs. Line pan with wax paper. Grease paper. Pour in batter and bake 35 min. in 375 degree oven.

Nuts & dates can be added if desired.