Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
• In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the hot water, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.