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Orange Soda & Chocolate Black Cat Cake, 1962 – Vintage Halloween Recipe Test

Orange Soda & Chocolate Black Cat Cake, 1962 – Vintage Halloween Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 28, 2015 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Halloween, Holiday, The BEST

Whew! Well, I have to admit that this Halloween post is more of a treat than a trick, but after the scary gelatin countdown last week,  I figured we could all use a little breather. So I made a cake. This is Black Cat Cake! From Betty Feezor, 1962 [cooked-sharing]...
Banana Spook Cake – A Vintage Halloween Recipe Re-Run

Banana Spook Cake – A Vintage Halloween Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Oct 14, 2015 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Halloween, Holiday

To keep the theme of freaky mid-century food going, I bring you the most hilarious cake we’ve ever made here on the blog: Banana Spook Cake. This thing is funny on so many levels, but mostly on the level of bananas sticking out of things. I mean, come on. Who can...
Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake From The Archives – Again!

Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake From The Archives – Again!

by RetroRuth | Sep 16, 2015 | Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST

I think I run this post every year, but this cake is seriously that good and we make it all the time! Since it is apple season here in Michigan and I am breaking out the tested and delicious apple recipes from my collection, I thought I would remind everyone how good...
Black Magic Chocolate Cake Made With Condensed Tomato Soup – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

Black Magic Chocolate Cake Made With Condensed Tomato Soup – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Sep 9, 2015 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST

So, after last week’s prune-chili sauce-gelatin debacle, I think we all need some comfort food. Since that was arguably the worst recipe we have ever made, I’ve decided to follow it up with the BEST recipe we have ever made here on the blog. If you don’t believe me,...
Mrs. Kahn’s Banana Sour Cream Cake–A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

Mrs. Kahn’s Banana Sour Cream Cake–A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Jul 1, 2015 | Cake & Cupcakes, The BEST

If you are looking for my Astronaut Wives Club food post, never fear!  It will post tomorrow. But for now, get ready to sink your teeth into banana cake! I had to look this recipe up recently to make banana cake for the little one, so I thought everyone else could use...
Complete Lamb Cake Tutorial With Tricks, Tips and Tested Vintage Recipes, Plus Lamb Cake Photo Contest!

Complete Lamb Cake Tutorial With Tricks, Tips and Tested Vintage Recipes, Plus Lamb Cake Photo Contest!

by RetroRuth | Apr 1, 2015 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings, The BEST

Who is ready to eat some lamb cake???? It’s time for everyone to dust off their lamb and rabbit pans and get ready to make some molded cakes! To help you out, I’ve pulled together this post to make sure you get all the tips and advice that you need. If you have any...
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