Betty Crocker Chiffon Cake Recipes and Secrets - Betty Crocker

By Betty Crocker

Release Date: 2019-04-06

Genre: Cookbooks

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Note: This edition of Betty Crocker Chiffon Cake Recipes and Secrets has been updated to include Metric equivalents.

Originally released in 1948 after General Mills acquired Harry Baker's closely guarded secret recipe—unveiling vegetable oil as the "mystery ingredient"—this booklet introduced America to chiffon cake, hailed as "the first really new cake in 100 years." A sensation that combined the airy lightness of angel food with the rich moisture of butter cake, it quickly became a nationwide favorite for its tall, tender results and endless versatility.
With 14 recipes and variations (from classic Orange Chiffon to indulgent Chocolate), 35 icings, fillings, and serving ideas, plus 26 helpful hints, this collection is presented with pride and confidence. Each recipe has been thoroughly tested by Betty Crocker's staff and homemakers across the nation—ensuring even beginners can succeed using Softasilk Cake Flour and these simplified steps. My staff and I invite you to try them all and join the thousands who still acclaim chiffon cake as the biggest cake-making news in a century! Perfect for vintage baking enthusiasts and anyone craving a light, luscious dessert that stands the test of time.

Betty Crocker Chiffon Cake Recipes and Secrets - Betty Crocker

By Betty Crocker

Release Date: 2019-04-06

Genre: Cookbooks

(0 ratings)
Note: This edition of Betty Crocker Chiffon Cake Recipes and Secrets has been updated to include Metric equivalents.

Originally released in 1948 after General Mills acquired Harry Baker's closely guarded secret recipe—unveiling vegetable oil as the "mystery ingredient"—this booklet introduced America to chiffon cake, hailed as "the first really new cake in 100 years." A sensation that combined the airy lightness of angel food with the rich moisture of butter cake, it quickly became a nationwide favorite for its tall, tender results and endless versatility.
With 14 recipes and variations (from classic Orange Chiffon to indulgent Chocolate), 35 icings, fillings, and serving ideas, plus 26 helpful hints, this collection is presented with pride and confidence. Each recipe has been thoroughly tested by Betty Crocker's staff and homemakers across the nation—ensuring even beginners can succeed using Softasilk Cake Flour and these simplified steps. My staff and I invite you to try them all and join the thousands who still acclaim chiffon cake as the biggest cake-making news in a century! Perfect for vintage baking enthusiasts and anyone craving a light, luscious dessert that stands the test of time.

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