Applachian Stack Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Cream shortening, molasses, and sugar together in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs; beat well.
4. 4
   Blend in buttermilk.
5. 5
   Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together.
6. 6
   Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; beat well.
7. 7
   Divide dough into ten equal portions.
8. 8
   Draw an 8-inch circle (use outline of 8-inch round baking pan) on waxed paper.
9. 9
   Roll out one portion of dough to fit circle.
10. 10
    Slide dough and waxed paper onto baking sheet; remove waxed paper while still warm and place on wire racks to cool.
11. 11
    Repeat procedure with remaining portions of dough.
12. 12
    Stack cool layers on serving plate, spreading dried applef illing between layers.
13. 13
    Do not spread filling over top layer.
14. 14
    Cover tightly and store several days before serving for moistest cake and best flavor.