Molasses Stack Cake By Aunt Bess - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening (can use lard or Crisco)
2/3 c. molasses
6 c. flour (all-purpose, not self-rising)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. soda
2/3 c. buttermilk
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. ginger
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream together shortening, sugar and molasses.
Add eggs, one at a time; beat well.
Sift flour, spices, baking powder, soda and salt.
Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
Divide batter into 5 parts; put into well-greased 9-inch pans.
Bake at 400\u00b0 until lightly browned.
Spread each layer, except top, with apple mixture or applesauce.