2 c. sugar
1 c. butter or shortening
2 eggs
6 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. buttermilk

Cream sugar and butter or shortening together. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together. Add alternately to batter with buttermilk. Add vanilla. Chill dough for 3 or 4 hours.

Divide dough into 6 or 7 parts. Use well-floured board, on which to roll out layers.

Bake on cookie sheet until slightly browned at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Spread each layer with dried apple filling. Do not spread filling on top layer. Let stand in a covered container at least 12 hours.

APPLE FILLING:

1 lb. dried apples
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice

Wash apples; cover with water and cook until tender. Mash thoroughly. Add sugars and spices. Cool before spreading between layers.