Old Time Stack Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. milk
3 eggs
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 c. thick applesauce
2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar a little at a time and blend well. Add molasses and mix well.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. To this, add sifted dry ingredients and milk alternately.
Pour into well greased small pie pans or four 9-inch cake pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes, if using pie pans.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes if using cake pans.
Split layers (if using cake pans) and put 1 teaspoon cloves and 2/3 cup sugar with applesauce.
Spread between layers.