Easy Appalachian Stack Cake

This recipe is as near and dear to my heart as any recipe there is. One reason is because it is rooted in Appalachian tradition, and the other reason is because it was something special that my great-grandmother Maxey made at Christmastime. It wasn’t made often, because it was a true labor of love, taking hours to prepare. I wanted to make it quicker and easier for folks to enjoy the wonderful flavors and memories of a good, old-fashioned stack cake, so I gave it the quick