Molasses Stack Cake By Aunt Bess

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening (can use lard or Crisco)
  • 2/3 c. molasses
  • 6 c. flour (all-purpose, not self-rising)
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. soda
  • 2/3 c. buttermilk
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together shortening, sugar and molasses.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, one at a time; beat well.
  3. 3
    Sift flour, spices, baking powder, soda and salt.
  4. 4
    Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  5. 5
    Divide batter into 5 parts; put into well-greased 9-inch pans.
  6. 6
    Bake at 400° until lightly browned.
  7. 7
    Spread each layer, except top, with apple mixture or applesauce.

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