Applesauce Stack Cake

Directions

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar and molasses, beating until smooth.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine flour, soda, salt, and ginger; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Mix after each addition.

Pour batter evenly into 6 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.

Bake at 375℉ (190℃) for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Remove layers from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.

Spread about ½ cup applesauce between each layer, and stack layers.

Spoon remaining applesauce on top of cake.

Sprinkle top of cake with cinnamon.

Let stand at least 8 hours before serving.

Store in refrigerator.