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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Grease and flour a baking pan.
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In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses, mix well.
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In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until well blended. Add the dry mixture to creamed mixture in small increments and blend on low speed.
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Lastly, add the water and bacon bits. Transfer to baking pan.
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Bake 45-50 minutes in the oven, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool and top with icing and more bacon bits!
