Good-Cooking - Gingerbread Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening (or margarine)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger (I use more)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup boiling water