| 4 1/4 | c | Pillsbury's Best All Purpose Flour, sifted |
| 2 | ts | Soda |
| 2 | ts | French's Ginger |
| 1 | ts | French's Nutmeg |
| 1 | ts | French's Cloves; * see note |
| 1 | ts | French's Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Butter |
| 1 | c | Sugar |
| 1 | | Egg |
| 1 | c | Molasses |
| 2/3 | c | Hot water |
| | Creamy Vanilla or Orange Frosting |
