Great Grandma Effie’s Old Fashioned Stack Cake

Stack cakes have been a traditional dessert in the Appalachian region of the United States for generations. They were typically made for special occasions and weddings, with each layer baked by a different family member or friend.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Great Grandma Effie’s Old Fashioned Stack Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Apple butter
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
8. Once the cakes have cooled, spread apple butter between each layer.
9. Stack the layers on top of each other, finishing with a layer of apple butter on top.
10. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top layer.
11. Let the cake rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 45g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.