Apple Stack Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar together.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each egg addition.
3. 3
   Sift flour with soda, baking powder and salt; add to batter, starting with flour and alternating with buttermilk.
4. 4
   Add vanilla.
5. 5
   Chill dough 4 to 5 hours.
6. 6
   Divide into 6 or 7 portions.
7. 7
   Roll out layers on floured board; bake on cookie sheet at 450° until light brown.
8. 8
   Spread each layer with dried apple filling.
9. 9
   Do not spread filling on top layer.
10. 10
    Let stand in a tight container for at least 12 hours before cutting.