Apple Stack Cake
Apple Stack Cake is a traditional Appalachian dessert that originated in the United States.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 2 pound Apples
- 3 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix well after each addition.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of powdered sugar on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
- Dust the top layer with powdered sugar and drizzle with vanilla extract.
- Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.