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10 CAKES HUSBANDS LIKE BEST FROM SPRY’S RECIPE ROUND-UP!
10 CAKES HUSBANDS LIKE BEST FROM SPRY’S RECIPE ROUND-UP!
When I recently asked women to send me recipes for the cakes their husbands like best, I expected to get a lot of good ideas. But I never dreamed they’d arrive by the truckload! I’ve been simply snowed under—thousands and thousands of wonderful recipes! When all the recipes were sorted and listed, we had what amounts to a real popularity poll. Certain kinds of cake proved to be “husbands’ favorites,” time and again, all over the country!...
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They’re ALL hits!
They’re ALL hits!
So we took the best recipes we could find for the ten kinds of cake wives said their husbands like best. We checked them for easy making as well as luscious eating ... and here they are! They’re tested, they’re sure-fire and you’ll find they make the most delicious cakes any husband could ever ask for....
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And all sure successes with Spry!
And all sure successes with Spry!
Of course, since they’re Spry cakes, you’ll find they’re all higher, lighter, better-tasting! For Spry is homogenized, pre-creamed to mix more easily with dry ingredients. And Spry is the only kind of shortening specially made to combine with the liquids your cake recipes call for. That’s why your Spry cakes are so high ... so light ... so velvety-textured. You’ll bake a better cake, be a better cook, with Homogenized Spry....
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Which one will HE choose?
Which one will HE choose?
And now you can run your own popularity poll—bake each one of these ten beauties, and see which wins with HIM. Every one of them will win you compliments, and among them he’ll find his favorite cake!...
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Chocolate Rapture Cake
Chocolate Rapture Cake
Oven temperature: 350°F. (moderate) Baking time: 25-30 min. Yield: 2 round 9″ layers Sift ... 1¾ cups sifted cake flour , 1½ cups sugar , ¾ teaspoon salt , ½ teaspoon double acting baking powder [1] , ¾ teaspoon soda into mixing bowl Add ... ½ cup Homogenized Spry , 3 ounces melted chocolate , 1 cup thick sour milk or buttermilk , 1 teaspoon vanilla Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add ... 2 unbeaten eggs Beat ... 200 strokes (same
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Spicy Prune Whip Cake
Spicy Prune Whip Cake
Oven temperature: 360°F. (moderate) Baking time: 30-35 min. Yield: two 8″ round layers Sift ... 2 cups sifted cake flour , 1⅓ cups sugar , 2 teaspoons double acting baking powder [2] , ¼ teaspoon soda , ½ teaspoon cinnamon , ½ teaspoon nutmeg , ½ teaspoon allspice , 1 teaspoon salt into mixing bowl Add ... ½ cup Homogenized Spry , ½ cup unsweetened prune juice , ¼ cup milk , 1 teaspoon vanilla Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add ..
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Marble Cake Supreme
Marble Cake Supreme
Oven temperature: 375°F. (moderately hot) Baking time: 60-70 min. Yield: 1 large tube cake Sift ... 2¾ cups sifted cake flour , 1¾ cups sugar , 2 teaspoons double acting baking powder [3] , 1½ teaspoons salt into mixing bowl Add ... 1 cup Homogenized Spry , ¾ cup milk , 2 teaspoons vanilla , 1 unbeaten egg Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add ... 2 unbeaten eggs , 1 unbeaten egg yolk Beat ... 200 strokes (same as above) Put ... ⅓ of
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Fudge Frosted Layer Cake
Fudge Frosted Layer Cake
Oven temperature: 375°F. (moderately hot) Baking time: 25-35 min. Yield: 2 square or round 8″ layers Sift ... 2 cups sifted cake flour , 1⅓ cups sugar , 2½ teaspoons double acting baking powder [4] , 1 teaspoon salt into mixing bowl Add ... ½ cup Homogenized Spry Combine ... 1 cup less 2 tablespoons milk , 1½ teaspoons vanilla Add ... ⅔ of combined milk and vanilla Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add ... remaining milk and vanilla
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“Happy Birthday” Coconut Cake
“Happy Birthday” Coconut Cake
Oven temperature: 375°F. (moderately hot) Baking time: 25-30 min Yield: two 9″ round layers Sift ... 2¼ cups sifted cake flour , 1½ cups sugar , 2½ teaspoons double acting baking powder [5] , 1 teaspoon salt into mixing bowl Add ... ¾ cup Homogenized Spry , ½ cup milk , 1 teaspoon orange extract , ½ teaspoon almond extract , 1 unbeaten egg Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add ... ¼ cup milk , 2 unbeaten eggs Beat ... 200 strokes (sa
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Twin Applesauce Loaves
Twin Applesauce Loaves
Oven temperature: 350°F. (moderate) Baking time: 1 hour and 25-35 min. Yield: 2 small loaf cakes or 1 large tube cake Sift ... 2 cups sifted cake flour , 1½ cups sugar , 1½ teaspoons soda , 1½ teaspoons salt , 2 tablespoons cocoa , ½ teaspoon cinnamon , ½ teaspoon cloves , ½ teaspoon nutmeg , ½ teaspoon allspice into mixing bowl Add ... ½ cup Homogenized Spry , 1½ cups unsweetened applesauce [6] Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add
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Bonnie Butterscotch Cake
Bonnie Butterscotch Cake
Oven temperature: 375°F. (moderately hot) Baking time: 25-35 min. Yield: 2 round 9″ layers Mix ... 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar , ¼ cup butter or margarine , ¼ cup milk in saucepan Place ... on low heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Boil gently until a small amount of mixture forms a hard ball in cold water (250°F.), stirring often. Remove from heat. Stir in ... gradually 1¼ cups scalded milk . Cool. Sift ... 2¾ cups sifted cake flour , 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar ,
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Triple-Tier Party Cake
Triple-Tier Party Cake
Oven temperature: 375°F. (moderately hot) Baking time: 22-27 min. Yield: three 9″ round layers Sift ... 2¾ cups sifted cake flour , 1¾ cups sugar , 2 teaspoons double acting baking powder [8] , 1½ teaspoons salt into mixing bowl Add ... 1 cup Homogenized Spry , ¾ cup milk , 1 teaspoon almond extract , 1 teaspoon orange extract , 1 unbeaten egg Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add ... 2 unbeaten eggs , 1 unbeaten egg yolk Beat ... 20
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Hawaiian Lei Cake
Hawaiian Lei Cake
Oven temperature: 360°F. (moderate) Baking time: 20-25 min. Yield: two 9″ round layers Sift ... 2¼ cups sifted cake flour , 1½ cups sugar , 4 teaspoons double acting baking powder [9] , 1 teaspoon salt into mixing bowl Add ... ½ cup Homogenized Spry , ¾ cup milk , 1 teaspoon vanilla , 1 teaspoon orange extract Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add ... 4 unbeaten egg whites , ¼ cup milk Beat ... 200 strokes (same as above) Pour ... in
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Marshmallow Devil’s Food Cake
Marshmallow Devil’s Food Cake
Oven temperature: 350°F. (moderate) Baking time: 40-50 min. Yield: 1 large oblong loaf cake Sift ... 1½ cups sifted cake flour , 1¼ cups sugar , ½ cup cocoa , 1¼ teaspoons soda , ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar , 1 teaspoon salt into mixing bowl Add ... ⅔ cup Homogenized Spry , ¾ cup milk , 1 teaspoon vanilla Beat ... 200 strokes (2 min. by hand or on mixer at low speed). Scrape bowl and spoon or beater. Add ... ¼ cup milk , 2 unbeaten eggs Beat ... 200 strokes (same as above) Pour ... into oblong 8″
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Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Combine in a saucepan 3 oz. chocolate , cut fine, 2¼ cups sugar , ¾ cup milk , 6 tablespoons Homogenized Spry , 3 tablespoons butter or margarine , 1½ tablespoons corn sirup , and ¼ teaspoon salt . Bring slowly to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly, and boil briskly for 2 min. (On a rainy or very humid day, boil mixture 2¼ min.) Cool to lukewarm, add 1½ teaspoons vanilla and beat until creamy and thick enough to spread. Yield: frosting for tops and sides of two square 8″ layers....
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Prune Whip Frosting
Prune Whip Frosting
Mix thoroughly in top of double boiler 2 unbeaten egg whites , 1 cup brown sugar , firmly packed, ½ cup granulated sugar , ⅛ teaspoon salt , and 5 tablespoons unsweetened prune juice . Put over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak (7 min.). Remove from hot water, and beat until cool and thick enough to spread. Stir in 2 teaspoons lemon juice , 6 cooked prunes , drained and cut in small pieces, 2 tablespoons almonds , blanched, chopped, a
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Waikiki Frosting
Waikiki Frosting
Mix thoroughly in top of double boiler 2 unbeaten egg whites , 1½ cups sugar , 5 tablespoons canned pineapple sirup (drained from crushed pineapple), 1 teaspoon light corn sirup and ⅛ teaspoon salt . Set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak (7 min.). Remove from hot water, add ½ teaspoon vanilla , ½ teaspoon orange extract and beat till cool and thick enough to spread. Fold in ½ cup crushed pineapple . Yield: frosting for tops and s
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Marshmallow Frosting
Marshmallow Frosting
Mix thoroughly in top of double boiler 2 unbeaten egg whites , 1½ cups sugar , 3 tablespoons light corn sirup , 4 tablespoons water , ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar , and ⅛ teaspoon salt . Set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak (7 min.). Remove from hot water, add 1 teaspoon vanilla , and beat until cool and thick enough to spread. Just before spreading, fold in 1 cup marshmallows , cut in quarters. Yield: frosting for top and sides o
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Best Seven-minute Frosting
Best Seven-minute Frosting
Mix thoroughly in top of double boiler 2 unbeaten egg whites , 1½ cups sugar , 5 tablespoons cold water , 1 teaspoon light corn sirup and ⅛ teaspoon salt . Set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak (7 min.). Remove from hot water, add ½ teaspoon orange extract , ½ teaspoon almond extract and 2 marshmallows , cut in pieces. Beat until cool and thick enough to spread. Yield: frosting for tops and sides of two 9″ layers....
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Tawny Satin Frosting
Tawny Satin Frosting
Mix thoroughly in top of double boiler 2 unbeaten egg whites , 1 cup granulated sugar , ½ cup brown sugar , firmly packed, 4 tablespoons water , 3 tablespoons dark corn sirup , ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar , and ⅛ teaspoon salt . Set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak (7 min.). Remove from hot water, add 1 teaspoon vanilla , and beat until cool and thick enough to spread. Yield: frosting for tops and sides of two 9″ layers....
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Lemon Cream Icing
Lemon Cream Icing
In a mixing bowl blend 2 tablespoons Homogenized Spry , 1 tablespoon butter or margarine , ⅛ teaspoon salt , ¼ teaspoon grated lemon rind and 1 tablespoon lemon juice . Beat in ½ cup sifted confectioners’ sugar . Add 5 tablespoons scalded light cream and 2½ cups sifted confectioners’ sugar , alternately, beating well after each addition. Tint delicately with a few drops of yellow coloring , if desired. Yield: frosting for top and sides of 8½″ tube cake....
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Fantasia Frosting
Fantasia Frosting
Mix thoroughly in top of double boiler 2 unbeaten egg whites , 1½ cups sugar , 4 tablespoons cold water , 3 tablespoons light corn sirup and ⅛ teaspoon salt . Set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak (7 min.). Remove from hot water, add 1 teaspoon vanilla , ½ teaspoon almond extract , and beat until cool and thick enough to spread. Fold in 1 cup mixed candied cherries , citron , and dates , cut very fine, and 1 cup pecans , chopped
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Butterscotch Frosting
Butterscotch Frosting
In a saucepan mix well 2 cups light brown sugar , firmly packed, 1 cup granulated sugar , 2 tablespoons light corn sirup , ¾ cup milk , ¼ cup Homogenized Spry , ¼ cup butter or margarine and ¼ teaspoon salt . Bring slowly to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly, and boil briskly 2 minutes. (Boil 2½ min. on a rainy or very humid day.) Cool to lukewarm, add 1 teaspoon vanilla , and beat until creamy and thick enough to spread. Yield: frosting for tops and sides of two 9″ layers....
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Creamy Vanilla Frosting
Creamy Vanilla Frosting
Blend together 1 tablespoon Homogenized Spry , 1 tablespoon butter or margarine , ¾ teaspoon vanilla , and ¼ teaspoon salt . Beat in ½ cup sifted confectioners’ sugar . Add, alternately, 1½ cups sifted confectioners’ sugar and 3 tablespoons scalded light cream , beating well after each addition. Yield: frosting for top and sides of 4″ x 6½″ x 2¾″ loaf. Frosting Tips Here are the crowning touches—the simple, easy ways to add glamour to your cakes Designing and executing a pretty decorative finish
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How to frost a cake
How to frost a cake
For layer cakes: Turn the bottom layer from the rack onto the cake plate, bottom side up, and spread some of the frosting with a spatula evenly over the surface. Top it with the second layer, bottom side down, with edges even. Frost sides of cake first, using light up-and-down strokes and bringing the frosting up and just over the top rim of the cake. Pile the remaining frosting on top and spread out to rim, making graceful swirls or soft ridges according to the type of frosting. With a seven-mi
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To adorn the frosted cake
To adorn the frosted cake
For decorating, use good-to-eat ingredients, chosen to go with the cake in color, texture, and character. Let the decorations be simple but artistic and effective. For example, the ingredients commonly found in the kitchen cupboard make beautiful decorations when used correctly. Coconut —For an all-over sprinkle of coconut, use the canned moist shredded coconut with long glistening white shreds. Pat it on while the frosting is still soft. To tint , add a few drops of food coloring, then rub betw
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Fancy Frosting Effects
Fancy Frosting Effects
These call for special tools, “boughten” or homemade, and special frostings. Cake-decorating sets, consisting of a bag or “gun” and assorted tubes can be purchased in housewares departments. They can be used for making flowers, designs, or lettering on special-occasion cakes. If you haven’t a tube set, a paper cone for decorating can be easily made. Just cut a 6” square of waxed paper and roll it into a cone. Spoon in the frosting, filling the cone not more than half full. Fold down the top edge
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Ornamental Frosting
Ornamental Frosting
( To use in cake-decorating set or paper cone ) 2¼ cups confectioners’ sugar ⅓ teaspoon cream of tartar 2 egg whites, unbeaten ⅓ teaspoon vanilla Sift sugar and cream of tartar through very fine sieve.... Add egg whites and mix with slotted spoon or wire whip.... Continue to mix for 3-4 min.... Add vanilla.... Beat 8-20 min. longer with spoon or 3-4 min. on mixer at high speed.... Frosting should be so stiff that a sharp ridge is held when the tip of a knife is drawn through.... Frosting may be
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Spry Pan-Coat
Spry Pan-Coat
Prepare cake pans for baking by rubbing them with Spry Pan-coat. Mix ... ½ cup Homogenized Spry ¼ cup all-purpose flour Use ... for “greasing” cake pans, baking sheets, etc. Gives even, brown crust—prevents sticking. Store ... Pan-coat in covered dish in cupboard for handy use—can be made ahead and stored till wanted. Need not be refrigerated....
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How to tell when a cake is done
How to tell when a cake is done
The cake recipes in this booklet specify a baking range in minutes within which the cake should finish baking and be “done.” However, before removing the cake from the oven, test it for doneness by touching the top of the cake in the center lightly with finger. If the cake springs back leaving no impression, the cake is done. Also, insert a toothpick or wire cake tester in the center, and if it comes out clean, the cake is done. If any dough adheres to the tester, longer baking is needed. Cakes
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Care of cake after baking
Care of cake after baking
When cake has finished baking, remove it from the oven and put it on a wire cake rack, in the pan . This permits circulation of air around it and insures even cooling. Let it stand 10-15 min. Then gently loosen the cake from the sides of the pan with a spatula or knife, working carefully to avoid breaking edge. Place another rack on top of the pan, turn over, and lift off the pan. Then turn cake right side up on rack to finish cooling. When the cake is thoroughly cold , it is ready to be frosted
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You can bake a BETTER Cake with Homogenized Spry
You can bake a BETTER Cake with Homogenized Spry
Dip your spoon into Homogenized Spry—see how much lighter and fluffier it is than other shortenings—how easy to work with. It’s pre-creamed, easier to blend with dry ingredients. And Spry is the only kind of shortening that is specially made to mix with the liquids your cake recipes call for. So you can see why Spry, with this special blending-action, makes any cake a better cake. You can count on it every time—you’ll bake a better cake, be a better cook, with Homogenized Spry....
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