Molasses Stack Cake By Aunt Bess
["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"]
["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."]
["shortening", "molasses", "flour", "cinnamon", "soda", "buttermilk", "sugar", "eggs", "ginger", "baking powder", "salt"]