Applesauce Stack Cake Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening; gradually add in sugar and molasses, beating till smooth.
2. 2
   Add in Large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Combine flour, soda, salt, and ginger; add in to creamed mix alternately with lowfat milk, beginning and ending with flour mix.
4. 4
   Mix after each addition.
5. 5
   Pour batter proportionately into 6 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
6. 6
   Bake at 375 F for 18 to 20 min or possibly till a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. 7
   Remove layers from pans, and let cold completely on wire racks.
8. 8
   Spread about 1/2 c. applesauce between each layer, and stack layers.
9. 9
   Spoon remaining applesauce on top of cake.
10. 10
    Sprinkle top of cake with cinnamon.
11. 11
    Let stand at least 8 hrs before serving.
12. 12
    Store in refrigerator.
13. 13
    Yield: one 9-inch stack cake.
14. 14
    Note: Flavor of stack cake is enhanced when stored for up to 3 days.