Mullins Stack Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and soda.
2. 2
   Set aside. Work shortening until soft.
3. 3
   Add sugar, a little at a time, while creaming mixture.
4. 4
   Mix in molasses thoroughly.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs, one at a time.
6. 6
   Stir in flour combination and milk, alternating. Spoon thin layer of batter, about 1/4-inch thick, into greased 9-inch cake pan.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated oven at 350° for about 15 to 20 minutes, until cake pulls away from sides of pan.
8. 8
   There will be 6 to 7 layers.
9. 9
   When all layers are baked and cooled, stack with generous amounts of dried fruit or lightly spiced applesauce. Sprinkle with 10x sugar.