Old-Fashioned Stack Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs (unbeaten)
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar (1 c. molasses may be used instead)
3/4 c. white sugar
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1 1/4 tsp. soda
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ginger
4 c. flour (more if needed)

Preparation

Crumble shortening in flour.
Add other dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Add eggs and mix again.
Add milk and blend well.
Divide in 5 portions and roll out as for pastry; cut to fit a 9-inch cake pan or heavy skillet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
(It will be thin like a cookie.)