Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 inch square pan and line with waxed paper. Cream shortening; add sugar and cream mixture until fluffy. Blend in molasses. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Soft together flour, salt, baking soda and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Turn into prepared pan and bake 40 minutes.
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