1 1/2 cups flour (preferably unbleached)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves (ground)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vinegar (cider or otherwise)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pan only needs greasing if cake will be removed.

In a 8 or 9 inch square baking pan mix the dry ingredients well. Add wet ingredients and mix well with a fork. Pour into pan. Bake 30 minutes or toothpick test.