1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda in boiling water
2 tsp. ginger
Scant tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 c. lard, melted and added to batter last

Bake in thin layers for stack cake. Spread cooked and sweetened dried apples between layers and on top. Best if made 1 to 2 days ahead and allowed to "age".