OLD-FASHIONED STACK CAKES

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My grandmother has always fixed these at Christmas and they are the first thing everyone asks about. "Where is the stack cake?" The super thin layers are what make this recipe stand out...delicious! -Stephanie Gilbert, Whitesburg, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 stack cakes (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups apple butter
Additional apple butter, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, ginger, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses and buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Drop 2 scant 1/4 cupfuls of batter, at least 7 in. apart, onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. With well-floured fingers, pat each into a 5- to 6-in. circle. Bake 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter., To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 2 tablespoons apple butter. Repeat layers 4 times; top with a sixth layer. Repeat to make 2 more stack cakes. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, serve with additional apple butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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mp3 skater

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I made these stack cakes for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.

Tina Kaviladze

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These stack cakes are a great way to use up leftover cake. They are also a fun and easy way to make a dessert that looks impressive.

Karen Palacios

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I made these stack cakes for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge success. They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with kids.

Rung Box

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These stack cakes are perfect for a summer party. They are light and refreshing, and they can be made ahead of time.

denise mcbride

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I love that these stack cakes can be made with any type of cake and frosting. They are a great way to use up leftovers.

Victoria Lee

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These stack cakes are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser.

Umar Khani

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I made these stack cakes for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.

dots productions

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These stack cakes are a great way to use up leftover cake. They are also a fun and easy way to make a dessert that looks impressive.

Adrian Ekram

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I made these stack cakes for a wedding and they were a huge hit. They were so beautiful and delicious, and they were the perfect way to celebrate the special day.