Last week I had a huge craving for flitter bread. If you've never had flitters (or even heard of them, for that matter), you're missing out! Growing up, my Momma would make us flitters for breakfast, and we would smother them in Papaw and Nanny's homemade apple butter. Of course, after making my own batch complete with apple butter, I was left craving yet another childhood favorite: Appalachian Stack Cake!
Appalachian Stack Cake is a dense, hearty cake layered with spiced dried apples or apple butter. Autumn is the perfect opportunity to indulge in this classic since the orchards are ripe for the pickin' and apples are in abundance! If you don't have homemade apple butter, store-bought is okay, but I suggest you do yourself a favor and make your own.
This spiced beauty pairs perfectly with a nice glass of apple cider (hot or iced—your pick!).
If you've never made a stack cake before, the real magic is in the waiting. When the thin cake layers first come out of the oven, they are firm and crisp—almost like giant cookies! But as the cake rests overnight in the fridge, the layers absorb all that rich, spiced apple butter, transforming into a soft, tender cake packed with classic fall flavor.
Whether you’re honoring an old family tradition or trying an Appalachian staple for the very first time, this cake is guaranteed to make your kitchen smell like absolute autumn heaven. Grab your rolling pin, pour yourself a warm cup of cider, and let’s get baking! Scroll down for the full step-by-step recipe!
