Old-Fashioned Stack Cakes Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Stack Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 cups apple butter; Additional apple butter, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups apple butter
Additional apple butter, optional

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, ginger, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses and buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
2
Drop two scant 1/4 cupfuls of batter, at least 7 in. apart, onto a parchment paper-lined
3
. With well-floured fingers, pat each into a 5- to 6-in. circle. Bake 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter.
4
To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2 tablespoons apple butter. Repeat layers four times; top with a sixth layer. Repeat to make two more stack cakes. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, serve with additional apple butter.

1954

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Stack Cakes 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.

Old-Fashioned Stack Cakes

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