Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (1976)

This Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (1976), is a beloved classic cookbook that guides home cooks with recipes from entrees, to sides, baked goods and more! This vintage I’ve included classic baking tips for making cakes and original recipe clips for loaf pound cake, yellow cake, and gingerbread. Be sure to check out the vintage frosting recipes too!

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

A 1970's classic retro recipe with a few modern updates. Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic – when inverted, this cake has a rich, brown sugar pineapple cherry glaze on top of a tender sponge cake.

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