Northwestern Cake

0.5 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark molasses
2 eggs
1 dash salt
1 cup hot water
2 cups flour
0.5 tsp soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
0.25 tsp allspice
sugar

Bake at 350 degrees until done (around 25-30 minutes). Test with a toothpick. Sprinkle with sugar as soon as it comes out of the oven.