Dried Apple Stack Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add molasses, mixing well.
3. 3
   Add eggs; combine dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Add to creamed mixture, alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Place dough on floured surface (work in enough flour to make dough easy to handle).
7. 7
   Divide into 9 balls.
8. 8
   Press each ball of dough evenly over bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown.
10. 10
    Cool slightly.
11. 11
    Remove from pan; cover each layer with apple filling, until all 9 layers are used.