Good-Cooking - Union Oyster House Gingerbread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup unsulphured molasses
• 1 cup hot water (160 degrees F)