Ingredients:

● 1/4 cup South Chicago Packing Lard All-Purpose Shortening
● 1/2 cup unsalted butter
● 1/2 cup granulated sugar
● 1 egg
● 1 cup molasses
● 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
● 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
● 1 tsp cinnamon
● 1 tsp ginger
● 1/2 tsp clove
● 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose lard, 1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, 1 cup molasses, and 1 cup hot water.

2. Next combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp clove, and 1/2 tsp salt.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

4. Pour into a lard-greased and floured 9x13 baking pan. Bake for approximately 45 minutes at 350°F or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5. Serve warm with whipped cream and extra cinnamon.