Massie Stack Cake Recipe

Name: Massie Stack Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 3 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup milk; 3 cups applesauce; Ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
3 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup milk
3 cups applesauce
Ground cinnamon

1
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar and molasses, beating until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2
Combine flour, soda, salt, and ginger; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat well after each addition.
3
Spoon batter evenly into 6 greased and floured 9 - inch round cake pans. Bake at 375u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Carefully remove cake layers to the cooling racks.
4
Stack the cooled layers, spreading about 1/2 cup applesauce between each layer. Spoon remaining applesauce on top of cake. Sprinkle top of cake with cinnamon. Let stand overnight before serving.
5
Note: Flavor of stack cake is enhanced when stored for several days.

870

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup molasses, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Massie 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.

Massie Stack Cake

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