Chris says:

Happy Holidays! Here's how to make Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House Gingerbread!

1 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup boiling water
1 egg, beaten
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspond ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

In a large pan combine the molasses and sugar with a mixer. Add the butter. Slowly add the boiling water, mixing well. Stir in the egg.

In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients. Add them to the molasses mixture. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 13X9 inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cake springs back lightly when touched in the center. Cool in the pan. To serve, cut into squares and top with whipped cream.