Apple Stack Cake
- Serves 12
SERVES
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup molasses
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup boiling water FILLING Dried apples to make 1/2 gallon 2/3 cup sugar
Directions
Cook the dried apples with the 2/3 cup of sugar and the allspice in a small amount of water. Set aside. Cream together 1 cup sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to batter. Add molasses and mix well. Pour in the boiling water and heat about 3 minutes. Press the dough into 6 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans and bake 325° for 15-20 minutes. While still slightly warm, stack the layers with the cooked dried apples between them. Do not put apples on top or frost the cake. Cover tightly and let age for a few days before cutting for the best flavor.
RECIPE HISTORY: This was handed down from one generation to another in my family. It’s delicious. Hope you enjoy. Also great for the holidays.
