Applachian Stack Cake Recipe

Name: Applachian Stack Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup molasses; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 6 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ginger

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Cream shortening, molasses, and sugar together in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
3
Add eggs; beat well.
4
Blend in buttermilk.
5
Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together.
6
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; beat well.
7
Divide dough into ten equal portions.
8
Draw an 8-inch circle (use outline of 8-inch round baking pan) on waxed paper.
9
Roll out one portion of dough to fit circle.
10
Slide dough and waxed paper onto baking sheet; remove waxed paper while still warm and place on wire racks to cool.
11
Repeat procedure with remaining portions of dough.
12
Stack cool layers on serving plate, spreading dried applef illing between layers.
13
Do not spread filling over top layer.
14
Cover tightly and store several days before serving for moistest cake and best flavor.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable shortening, 3/4 cup molasses, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Applachian Stack Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applachian Stack Cake

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