2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. lard or butter
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
6 to 7 c. flour (more if needed to make a stiff dough)

FILLING FOR STACK CAKE:

2 qts. dried apples, cooked
1 tsp. allspice
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg