Note: In Southern Appalachia, the number of cake layers — in this case six — is considered a measure of the host’s popularity. 1/2 cup all-vegetable shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup ...

Preheat an oven to 350°F. You will need to make 6 cake layers, each of which will be divided in half. This is easiest to do if you have 6 (10-inch) spring form pans. Cut 6 circles of parchment paper ...

One of the best things about any big country is all the regional recipes that provide unique windows into the local culture, and Tennessee stack cake is a classic example. Some of the unique regional ...

Today these cakes are rarely served at weddings, but remain a holiday tradition in many homes. “My apple stack cake recipe is from my former mother-in-law, the late Sara Carmon. She made it at ...

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it's time to set aside any caloric anxiety, don the stretchy pants, and begin planning for the Christmas meal. Here's a hint. Apple Stack Cake should be on the menu.

Place dried apples in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash apples. Stir in brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ...

In Kentucky, stack cakes are common, but few people are familiar with stack pies. A recent article in the New York Times generated some buzz about this old-fashioned dessert. Times food writer Melissa ...

In Kentucky, stack cakes are common, but few people are familiar with stack pies. A recent article in The New York Times generated some buzz about this old-fashioned dessert. Times food writer Melissa ...

In Kentucky, stack cakes are common, but few people are familiar with stack pies. A recent article in The New York Times generated some buzz about this old-fashioned dessert. Times food writer Melissa ...