Mountain Molasses Stack Cake! Yes!

I am completely in love with the idea of having a celebration where each guest brings a single layer for a cake. The collection of layers would then be assembled into a magnificent cake for all to share. It seems that this folktale-like custom is something that actually exists in the South, where a deep sense of community and family combined with an enormous appreciation for food is the norm.

…I am also in love with the recipe you’ll find below for Mountain Molasses Stack Cake from a new cookbook “Cider Beans, Wild Greens and Dandelion Jelly” – a collection of southern Appalachian recipes:

Mountain Molasses Stack Cake

This is a cake that is easy to make with an apple filling.

— This dense, rich cake from Joan Aller’s forthcoming cookbook, “Cider Beans, Wild Greens and Dandelion Jelly” (a collection of recipes from southern Appalachia due out in June), is remarkably easy to make, but incredibly flavorful.

She says it is based on cakes assembled at family reunions and other celebrations in the region. She says each family would bring a single layer. The collection of layers then would be assembled into a single cake at the event.

For most of us, the two layers in this recipe probably will be plenty.

Mountain Molasses Stack Cake…

For the recipe and complete article please click here.