Center of attention: Apple cake brings everyone to the table
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
For the cake layers:
5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup molasses, preferably sorghum
2 large eggs, lightly beaten(
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