2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. molasses
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. shortening, melted
4 eggs
Apple butter

Combine all ingredients except eggs. Beat 2 minutes in mixer at low speed. Add eggs, beat again. Pour batter into 6 layer cake pans. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Stack layers with apple butter between each layer.