Instructions: GINGERBREAD: Melt 1 cup butter, then add 2 cups sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Dissolve soda in the buttermilk, then add to other mixture. Stir well. Add 2 eggs, stir in flour. Grease and flour 9x12-inch pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Serve hot or cold with whipped cream or lemon sauce. LEMON SAUCE: Put 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, lemon juice, 1 egg and 1/2 to 1 cup boiling water in top of double boiler and stir until thick. Serve hot or cold over gingerbread.

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