Mix together ...

1 Cup Soft Shortening
1 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs

Blend in ...

1 1/2 Cups Molasses
 or Dark Karo Syrup
2 Cups Boiling Water

Sift together and
     Stir in ...

4 1/2 Cups Flour
2 Teaspoons Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Ginger
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon

Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Prepare Baking Dish ...

Oil and flour two 9X9 Pyrex Dishes.
Pour batter evenly into dishes.
Or pour into 6X3X2 inch oiled floured pans

Bake at ...

325 degrees F for About 45 minutes.
Or until toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven.

Serve hot or cold.

Optionally top with Cool-Whip.