2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. molasses
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. ginger
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. shortening or butter

Mix batter and roll out in thin layers and bake in 4 or 5 layers in cake pans. Put cooked dried apples or applesauce between layers and on top.

FROSTING:

8 oz. cream cheese
5 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

Beat all ingredients together until smooth. Frost cooled cake.