Old-Fashioned Stack Cake

Name: Old-Fashioned Stack Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/3 c. sorghum molasses; 1 egg, beaten; 3 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. buttermilk

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. sorghum molasses
1 egg, beaten
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. buttermilk

Directions

1

Cream shortening, sugar and molasses.
2

Add beaten egg and vanilla; blend well.
3

Sift together dry ingredients.
4

Add alternately with milk, beating smooth each time to make a stiff dough.
5

Roll out on floured surface to thickness of pie crust, cut in circles the size of bottom of pie pan.
6

Place rounds of dough on cookie sheet; bake in preheated oven at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
7

Put together with spicy, well sweetened applesauce while warm.
8

Let stand for several hours before serving.
9

Makes 9 layers.