Loved it when my Aunt Carmena used to make it, nice and warm out of the oven. I came across this recipe that reminded me of her.

1 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
1 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 cup of molasses
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons Crisco
5 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs

sift flour,add baking powder,salt and spices. Combine molasses and water. Cream the shortning and sugar. add eggs. mix ingredients. beat until smooth.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 min. test with toothpick