1 cup sugar
3/4 salad oil
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
2-1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour
2 well beaten eggs

Topping for Gingerbread:

4 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons cinnamon (or less if desired)
1 cup nuts (optional)

Directions:

Combine ingredients in the order given, dissolving the soda in the hot water. Turn into a greased square or oblong pan and bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees, about 40 minutes.

Topping for Gingerbread

Put it on top of the gingerbread batter before baking.