2 eggs
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp soda
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup boiling water

Add beaten eggs to sugar, molasses, melted butter. Add sifted dry ingredients, then water. Blend well, bake in square pan about 40 minutes in 350 degree oven. Serve with whipped cream, sweetened with sugar and vanilla - or the topping below.

Gingerbread Topping: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp. vanilla Pinch of salt Spread this well-blended mixture on the baked gingerbread, place under the broiler to heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully not to burn.