Easy Stack Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease and flour six (9-inch) round pans.
3. 3
   Blend sugar, molasses and shortening.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
5. 5
   Add flour alternately with milk.
6. 6
   Add salt, soda and spices.
7. 7
   Mix until smooth.
8. 8
   Pour 1 cup batter into each pan.
9. 9
   Bake 15 to 18 minutes at 250°.
10. 10
    Let cool.
11. 11
    Stack layers, spreading applesauce generally between layers.
12. 12
    Sift confectioners sugar on top layer.
13. 13
    Can also use apple butter.