Molasses Cakes
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted shortening
1/2 cup boiling water
3 cups flour
3 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cloves
1 cup stale bread crumbs
Mix molasses, sugar, shortening and boiling water together; add flour, baking powder, salt, soda and spices which have been sifted together; add bread crumbs; mix well. Drop by spoonfuls on greased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven 10 to 12 minutes.