FOUR-LAYER APPALACHIAN STACK CAKE
In Kentucky and its environs, this dessert once served as a wedding cake; neighbors and friends might have each brought a layer, and the hosts would add the filling. We plumped up dried apples in cider and tucked them between layers of clove- and ginger-spiced molasses cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring apples and cider to a boil in a large pot. Reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften and liquid has reduced, 40 to 50 minutes. Add 1 cup water; cook, mashing apples slightly, until liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes. Add 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water; simmer until apples are very soft and coated in syrup, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper, and butter parchment. Dust with flour; tap out excess. Set aside.
- Put butter and the remaining cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low; mix in egg, molasses, buttermilk, baking soda, flour, spices, and salt.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean and tops spring back when lightly touched, about 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges of pans to loosen; invert to unmold. Remove parchment; reinvert onto racks. Let cool.
- Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake in half horizontally. Place 1 bottom layer on a serving platter. Top with 1/3 of the apple mixture, spreading to edges. Stack 1 top layer on top of apples, and top with another 1/3 of the apple mixture. Repeat with remaining cake bottom and apples, and top with remaining cake top. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour before serving. Sift confectioners' sugar over top of cake.
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Kidada Wright
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Jack Martinez
[email protected]I would definitely make this cake again.
Brianna Mora
[email protected]This is the best cake I've ever had!
Emam Hossen
[email protected]The frosting is a bit too sweet, but the cake itself is delicious.
Muhammed Yasir
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Anesh Tamang
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was a hit at my potluck.
Nathardia Ross
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Nicole Johnson
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out so moist and delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Madalyn Arntz
[email protected]I made this cake for my family reunion and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It was definitely worth the effort.
Bianca Makweche
[email protected]This Appalachian Stack Cake was absolutely delightful! The layers were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and rich. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.