Old Fashioned Stack Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream sugar and shortening together.
2. 2
   Add egg and beat.
3. 3
   Add dry ingredients together. Add alternately to batter with buttermilk and vanilla.
4. 4
   Divide into 6 equal parts.
5. 5
   Roll thin. Fit each into a 9-inch cake pan.
6. 6
   Prick with fork.
7. 7
   Bake each layer at 475° for 5 to 10 minutes or until medium brown.
8. 8
   Cool. Mash cooked fruit which has been drained.
9. 9
   Sweeten to taste with additional sugar.
10. 10
    Spread fruit between layers.
11. 11
    Apples, peaches or apricots may be used.
12. 12
    Add 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon if apples are used.