#aj ,,cakes ,,husbands ,,like ,,best ,,from ,,spry',s ,,recipe ,,round-,,up6 8,here they are--the #aj cakes husbands like best60 says ,aunt ,jenny ,illustration3 ,aunt ,jenny ,when ,i recently asked women to send me recipes for the cakes their husbands like best1 ,i expected to get a lot of good ideas4 ,but ,i never dreamed they'd arrive by the truckload6 ,i've been simply snowed under--thousands and thousands of wonderful recipes6 ,when all the recipes were sorted and listed1 we had what amounts to a real popularity poll4 ,certain kinds of cake proved to be 8husbands' favorites10 time and again1 all over the country6 ,they're ,,all hits6 ,so we took the best recipes we could find for the ten kinds of cake wives said their husbands like best4 ,we checked them for easy making as well as luscious eating 444 and here they are6 ,they're tested1 they're sure-fire and you'll find they make the most delicious cakes any husband could ever ask for4 ,and all sure successes with ,spry6 ,of course1 since they're ,spry cakes1 you'll find they're all higher1 lighter1 better-tasting6 ,for ,spry is homogenized1 pre-creamed to mix more easily with dry ingredients4 ,and ,spry is the only kind of shortening specially made to combine with the liquids your cake recipes call for4 ,that's why your ,spry cakes are so high 444 so light 444 so velvety-textured4 ,you'll bake a better cake1 be a better cook1 with ,homogenized ,spry4 ,which one will ,,he choose8 ,and now you can run your own popularity poll--bake each one of these ten beauties1 and see which wins with ,,him4 ,every one of them will win you compliments1 and among them he'll find his favorite cake6 ,chocolate ,rapture ,cake ,illustration3 ,chocolate ,rapture ,cake ,oven temperature3 #cej;,f4 7moderate7 ,baking time3 #be-cj min4 ,yield3 #b round #i layers ,sift 444 #a cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon double acting baking powder#a1 teaspoon soda into mixing bowl ,add 444 cup ,homogenized ,spry1 #c ounces melted chocolate1 #a cup thick sour milk or buttermilk1 #a teaspoon vanilla ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 #b unbeaten eggs ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,stir in 444 #a cup cut-fine coconut ,pour 444 into #b round #i ,sprycoated layer pans #a deep ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,tawny ,satin ,frosting 7p4 #ab7 between layers and on top and sides4 ,dribble 444 melted and cooled mixture of oz4 chocolate and teaspoon ,spry around rim of cake1 letting a few 8ribbons0 trickle down sides4 ,spicy ,prune ,whip ,cake ,illustration3 ,spicy ,prune ,whip ,cake ,oven temperature3 #cfj;,f4 7moderate7 ,baking time3 #cj-ce min4 ,yield3 two #h round layers ,sift 444 #b cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 #b teaspoons double acting baking powder#b1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon allspice1 #a teaspoon salt into mixing bowl ,add 444 cup ,homogenized ,spry1 cup unsweetened prune juice1 cup milk1 #a teaspoon vanilla ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 cup milk1 #b unbeaten eggs ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,pour 444 into #b ,sprycoated #h round layer pans #a deep ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,prune ,whip ,frosting 7p4 #aa7 between layers and on sides and top4 ,marble ,cake ,supreme ,illustration3 ,marble ,cake ,supreme ,oven temperature3 #cge;,f4 7moderately hot7 ,baking time3 #fj-gj min4 ,yield3 #a large tube cake ,sift 444 #b cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 #b teaspoons double acting baking powder#c1 #a teaspoons salt into mixing bowl ,add 444 #a cup ,homogenized ,spry1 cup milk1 #b teaspoons vanilla1 #a unbeaten egg ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 #b unbeaten eggs1 #a unbeaten egg yolk ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,put 444 of batter in a smaller mixing bowl ,add 444 teaspoon cinnamon1 _/ teaspoon cloves1 teaspoon allspice1 teaspoon nutmeg1 tablespoon cocoa to of batter ,spoon 444 both batters alternately by tablespoonfuls into ,spry-coated #h tube pan ,run 444 spatula through batters several times to marble ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,lemon cream ,icing 7p4 #ab7 on sides and top4 ,fudge ,frosted ,layer ,cake ,illustration3 ,fudge ,frosted ,layer ,cake ,oven temperature3 #cge;,f4 7moderately hot7 ,baking time3 #be-ce min4 ,yield3 #b square or round #h layers ,sift 444 #b cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 #b teaspoons double acting baking powder#d1 #a teaspoon salt into mixing bowl ,add 444 cup ,homogenized ,spry ,combine 444 #a cup less #b tablespoons milk1 #a teaspoons vanilla ,add 444 of combined milk and vanilla ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 remaining milk and vanilla1 #b unbeaten eggs ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,pour 444 into #b square #hx#hx#b ,spry-coated pans or #b round #h pans #a deep ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,chocolate ,fudge ,frosting 7p4 #aa7 between layers and on top and sides4 ,serve 444 with walnut halves4 8,happy ,birthday0 ,coconut ,cake ,illustration3 8,happy ,birthday0 ,coconut ,cake ,oven temperature3 #cge;,f4 7moderately hot7 ,baking time3 #be-cj min ,yield3 two #i round layers ,sift 444 #b cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 #b teaspoons double acting baking powder#e1 #a teaspoon salt into mixing bowl ,add 444 cup ,homogenized ,spry1 cup milk1 #a teaspoon orange extract1 teaspoon almond extract1 #a unbeaten egg ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 cup milk1 #b unbeaten eggs ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,pour 444 into #b round #i ,sprycoated layer pans #a deep4 ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover ,spread 444 ,best ,seven-,minute ,frosting 7p4 #ab7 between layers1 sprinkle with cup coconut1 and spread remaining frosting on sides and top of cake4 ,pat 444 #a cup coconut onto sides of cake ,write 444 ,happy ,birthday across top of cake with pink frosting4 ,place pink candles in holders around rim of cake4 ,twin ,applesauce ,loaves ,illustration3 ,twin ,applesauce ,loaves ,oven temperature3 #cej;,f4 7moderate7 ,baking time3 #a hour and #be-ce min4 ,yield3 #b small loaf cakes or #a large tube cake ,sift 444 #b cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 #a teaspoons soda1 #a teaspoons salt1 #b tablespoons cocoa1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon cloves1 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon allspice into mixing bowl ,add 444 teaspoon cloves1 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon allspice into teaspoon cloves1 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon allspice into cup ,homogenized ,spry1 #a cups unsweetened applesauce#f ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 #b unbeaten eggs ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,stir in 444 cup cut-up dates1 cup chopped raisins1 cup diced citron1 cup chopped nuts ,pour 444 into #b small ,sprycoated loaf pans1 #dx #fx#b 7or into #h tube pan74 ,on top of #a loaf1 sprinkle mixture of #b tablespoons chopped nuts and #a tablespoon brown sugar4 ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,creamy ,vanilla ,frosting 7p4 #ab7 on sides and top of plain loaf4 ,bonnie ,butterscotch ,cake ,illustration3 ,bonnie ,butterscotch ,cake ,oven temperature3 #cge;,f4 7moderately hot7 ,baking time3 #be-ce min4 ,yield3 #b round #i layers ,mix 444 #a cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 cup butter or margarine1 cup milk in saucepan ,place 444 on low heat and bring to boil1 stirring constantly4 ,boil gently until a small amount of mixture forms a hard ball in cold water 7#bej;,f471 stirring often4 ,remove from heat4 ,stir in 444 gradually #a cups scalded milk4 ,cool4 ,sift 444 #b cups sifted cake flour1 #a cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 #c teaspoons double acting baking powder#g1 teaspoon salt into mixing bowl ,add 444 cup ,homogenized ,spry1 of the cooled butterscotch mixture1 #a unbeaten egg1 #a teaspoon vanilla ,beat 444 #bej strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 remaining butterscotch mixture1 #b unbeaten eggs ,beat 444 #bej strokes 7same as above7 ,pour 444 into #b round #i ,sprycoated layer pans #a deep ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,butterscotch ,frosting 7p4 #ab7 between layers4 ,sprinkle with cup chopped pecans4 ,spread remaining frosting on sides and top4 ,decorate 444 with pecan halves4 ,triple-,tier ,party ,cake ,illustration3 ,triple-,tier ,party ,cake ,oven temperature3 #cge;,f4 7moderately hot7 ,baking time3 #bb-bg min4 ,yield3 three #i round layers ,sift 444 #b cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 #b teaspoons double acting baking powder#h1 #a teaspoons salt into mixing bowl ,add 444 #a cup ,homogenized ,spry1 cup milk1 #a teaspoon almond extract1 #a teaspoon orange extract1 #a unbeaten egg ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 #b unbeaten eggs1 #a unbeaten egg yolk ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,stir in 444 #a cup finely cut coconut ,pour 444 into #c round #i ,sprycoated layer pans #a deep ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,fantasia ,frosting 7p4 #ab7 between layers and on sides and top1 making graceful little peaks4 ,hawaiian ,lei ,cake ,illustration3 ,hawaiian ,lei ,cake ,oven temperature3 #cfj;,f4 7moderate7 ,baking time3 #bj-be min4 ,yield3 two #i round layers ,sift 444 #b cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 #d teaspoons double acting baking powder#i1 #a teaspoon salt into mixing bowl ,add 444 cup ,homogenized ,spry1 cup milk1 #a teaspoon vanilla1 #a teaspoon orange extract ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 #d unbeaten egg whites1 cup milk ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,pour 444 into #b round #i ,sprycoated layer pans #a deep ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pans1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,waikiki ,frosting 7p4 #aa7 between layers and on sides and top of cake4 ,decorate 444 with a 8lei0 made by arranging bits of pineapple1 candied orange peel1 and citron around top of cake4 ,marshmallow ,devil's ,food ,cake ,illustration3 ,marshmallow ,devil's ,food ,cake ,oven temperature3 #cej;,f4 7moderate7 ,baking time3 #dj-ej min4 ,yield3 #a large oblong loaf cake ,sift 444 #a cups sifted cake flour1 #a cups sugar1 cup cocoa1 #a teaspoons soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 #a teaspoon salt into mixing bowl ,add 444 cup ,homogenized ,spry1 cup milk1 #a teaspoon vanilla ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7#b min4 by hand or on mixer at low speed74 ,scrape bowl and spoon or beater4 ,add 444 cup milk1 #b unbeaten eggs ,beat 444 #bjj strokes 7same as above7 ,pour 444 into oblong #hx#abx#b ,sprycoated pan ,bake 444 until cake tests done ,cool 444 and remove from pan1 see inside back cover4 ,spread 444 ,marshmallow ,frosting 7p4 #aa7 on sides and top1 using short strokes to create attractive irregular effect4 ,mark 444 with knife into squares ,decorate 444 alternate squares with #b pecan halves4 #aj ,luscious ,frostings made to glorify the #aj ,cakes ,husbands like best ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,chocolate ,fudge ,frosting ,combine in a saucepan #c oz4 chocolate1 cut fine1 #b cups sugar1 cup milk1 #f tablespoons ,homogenized ,spry1 #c tablespoons butter or margarine1 #a tablespoons corn sirup1 and teaspoon salt4 ,bring slowly to a full rolling boil1 stirring constantly1 and boil briskly for #b min4 7,on a rainy or very humid day1 boil mixture #b min47 ,cool to lukewarm1 add #a teaspoons vanilla and beat until creamy and thick enough to spread4 ,yield3 frosting for tops and sides of two square #h layers4 ,prune ,whip ,frosting ,mix thoroughly in top of double boiler #b unbeaten egg whites1 #a cup brown sugar1 firmly packed1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt1 and #e tablespoons unsweetened prune juice4 ,put over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak 7#g min474 ,remove from hot water1 and beat until cool and thick enough to spread4 ,stir in #b teaspoons lemon juice1 #f cooked prunes1 drained and cut in small pieces1 #b tablespoons almonds1 blanched1 chopped1 and toasted4 7,optional3 ,frosted cake may be sprinkled with #b more tablespoons of almonds47 ,yield3 frosting for tops and sides of two #h layers4 ,waikiki ,frosting ,mix thoroughly in top of double boiler #b unbeaten egg whites1 #a cups sugar1 #e tablespoons canned pineapple sirup 7drained from crushed pineapple71 #a teaspoon light corn sirup and teaspoon salt4 ,set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak 7#g min474 ,remove from hot water1 add teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon orange extract and beat till cool and thick enough to spread4 ,fold in cup crushed pineapple4 ,yield3 frosting for tops and sides of two #i layers4 ,marshmallow ,frosting ,mix thoroughly in top of double boiler #b unbeaten egg whites1 #a cups sugar1 #c tablespoons light corn sirup1 #d tablespoons water1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 and teaspoon salt4 ,set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak 7#g min474 ,remove from hot water1 add #a teaspoon vanilla1 and beat until cool and thick enough to spread4 ,just before spreading1 fold in #a cup marshmallows1 cut in quarters4 ,yield3 frosting for top and sides of #h x #ab x #b loaf4 ,best ,seven-minute ,frosting ,mix thoroughly in top of double boiler #b unbeaten egg whites1 #a cups sugar1 #e tablespoons cold water1 #a teaspoon light corn sirup and teaspoon salt4 ,set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak 7#g min474 ,remove from hot water1 add teaspoon orange extract1 teaspoon almond extract and #b marshmallows1 cut in pieces4 ,beat until cool and thick enough to spread4 ,yield3 frosting for tops and sides of two #i layers4 ,tawny ,satin ,frosting ,mix thoroughly in top of double boiler #b unbeaten egg whites1 #a cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar1 firmly packed1 #d tablespoons water1 #c tablespoons dark corn sirup1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 and teaspoon salt4 ,set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak 7#g min474 ,remove from hot water1 add #a teaspoon vanilla1 and beat until cool and thick enough to spread4 ,yield3 frosting for tops and sides of two #i layers4 ,lemon ,cream ,icing ,in a mixing bowl blend #b tablespoons ,homogenized ,spry1 #a tablespoon butter or margarine1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon grated lemon rind and #a tablespoon lemon juice4 ,beat in cup sifted confectioners' sugar4 ,add #e tablespoons scalded light cream and #b cups sifted confectioners' sugar1 alternately1 beating well after each addition4 ,tint delicately with a few drops of yellow coloring1 if desired4 ,yield3 frosting for top and sides of #h tube cake4 ,fantasia ,frosting ,mix thoroughly in top of double boiler #b unbeaten egg whites1 #a cups sugar1 #d tablespoons cold water1 #c tablespoons light corn sirup and teaspoon salt4 ,set over rapidly boiling water and beat constantly with rotary egg beater until mixture will hold a peak 7#g min474 ,remove from hot water1 add #a teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon almond extract1 and beat until cool and thick enough to spread4 ,fold in #a cup mixed candied cherries1 citron1 and dates1 cut very fine1 and #a cup pecans1 chopped fine and toasted4 ,yield3 frosting for sides and tops of three #i layers4 ,butterscotch ,frosting ,in a saucepan mix well #b cups light brown sugar1 firmly packed1 #a cup granulated sugar1 #b tablespoons light corn sirup1 cup milk1 cup ,homogenized ,spry1 cup butter or margarine and teaspoon salt4 ,bring slowly to a full rolling boil1 stirring constantly1 and boil briskly #b minutes4 7,boil #b min4 on a rainy or very humid day47 ,cool to lukewarm1 add #a teaspoon vanilla1 and beat until creamy and thick enough to spread4 ,yield3 frosting for tops and sides of two #i layers4 ,creamy ,vanilla ,frosting ,blend together #a tablespoon ,homogenized ,spry1 #a tablespoon butter or margarine1 teaspoon vanilla1 and teaspoon salt4 ,beat in cup sifted confectioners' sugar4 ,add1 alternately1 #a cups sifted confectioners' sugar and #c tablespoons scalded light cream1 beating well after each addition4 ,yield3 frosting for top and sides of #d x #f x #b loaf4 ,now for the fun6 ,illustration3 ,frosting ,tips ,here are the crowning touches--the simple1 easy ways to add glamour to your cakes ,designing and executing a pretty decorative finish for a handsome cake is pure fun--and certainly worth the trouble in the extra pleasure that it gives4 ,do it when you won't be disturbed and remember planning is half the battle4 ,if the plan is elaborate1 draw it on paper first and then mark the important spots with toothpicks set lightly in place after the cake is frosted4 ,they will serve as guides and insure even spacing4 ,be sure cake is thoroughly cold 7see inside back cover7 before starting to frost4 ,brush off loose crumbs and trim off over-browned or ragged edges4 ,have decorations ready to use4 ,how to frost a cake ,for layer cakes3 ,turn the bottom layer from the rack onto the cake plate1 bottom side up1 and spread some of the frosting with a spatula evenly over the surface4 ,top it with the second layer1 bottom side down1 with edges even4 ,frost sides of cake first1 using light up-and-down strokes and bringing the frosting up and just over the top rim of the cake4 ,pile the remaining frosting on top and spread out to rim1 making graceful swirls or soft ridges according to the type of frosting4 ,with a seven-minute frosting1 attractive little peaks can be made by lifting the frosting gently with a spatula4 ,for certain types of decoration1 like lettering1 a smooth frosted top is best4 ,avoid 8puttering0 with frosting1 as overworking ruins its appearance4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,for tube or loaf cake3 ,place cake top or bottom side up1 as preferred4 ,frost sides1 then top1 following suggestions for frosting layer cakes4 ,to adorn the frosted cake ,for decorating1 use good-to-eat ingredients1 chosen to go with the cake in color1 texture1 and character4 ,let the decorations be simple but artistic and effective4 ,for example1 the ingredients commonly found in the kitchen cupboard make beautiful decorations when used correctly4 ,coconut--,for an all-over sprinkle of coconut1 use the canned moist shredded coconut with long glistening white shreds4 ,pat it on while the frosting is still soft4 ,to tint1 add a few drops of food coloring1 then rub between the palms of the hands to color it evenly4 ,for a rainbow effect1 tint separate lots of coconut pink1 green1 yellow1 and violet1 and then mix them4 ,to tint and flavor1 rub #a cup coconut with #h fine-cut maraschino cherries or with the grated rind of #a orange4 ,for some cakes1 golden toasted coconut is effective4 ,to toast coconut1 spread a thin layer in a shallow pan1 toast in moderate oven 7#cej;,f47 until a delicate brown1 stirring often to toast evenly4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,illustration3 decorated cake frosting ,chocolate--,striking effects can be obtained on a frosted cake with melted chocolate 7see directions for ,chocolate ,rapture ,cake1 p4 #a74 ,for decorative dribbles or lettering1 melt together over hot water oz4 unsweetened chocolate and teaspoon ,spry4 ,cool before using4 ,for enough chocolate to cover the entire top of the cake and let it drip down the sides in interesting icicle formations1 double these quantities4 ,melted chocolate can also be used for lettering as in 8,happy ,birthday0 treatment4 ,white frostings or delicately tinted pink or green mint frostings are especially pretty with melted chocolate decorations4 ,halloween black cats or witches for the top of a frosted cake can be made as follows3 ,draw or trace an outline of the desired shape on waxed paper1 fill in the outline with melted chocolate4 ,put in refrigerator to harden1 loosen from paper1 and place on cake4 ,make other designs similarly4 ,illustration3 decorated cake frosting ,a lacy filigree effect can be made on a white-frosted cake as follows3 ,melt oz4 chocolate with teaspoon ,spry4 ,mark #e circles around top of cake and pour in chocolate4 ,with a pointed knife1 make #h evenly spaced strokes toward the edge of the cake1 then between them make #h upward strokes toward the center1 to get web effect 7see illustration74 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,thin curls or shavings of sweetened or unsweetened chocolate make interesting decoration4 ,they can be made with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife4 ,semisweet chocolate bits can be used as push-ins on a soft frosting to form letters or designs4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,nuts--,use perfect walnut or pecan halves for making interesting patterns on frosted cakes1 pressing them in while the frosting is soft4 ,nuts can be tipped or tilted into frosting with artistic effect4 ,for making nut borders1 lines1 or designs1 cut the nuts in pieces2 do not chop the nuts as this makes unattractive 8dust40 ,brazil nuts can be 8curled0 by softening them first in hot water1 then cutting in very thin slices or 8curls40 ,blanched almonds can be used for making patterns2 sprinkles of toasted slivered almonds are attractive on beige-colored frostings4 ,sprinkling the sides of the cake with chopped nuts gives an attractive finish4 ,illustration3 decorated cake frosting ,fruits and ,peels--,fruits 7canned1 candied1 dried1 or fresh7 can be used endlessly4 ,maraschino cherries are especially good for ,valentine1 holiday1 or party cakes4 ,cherry halves can be cut to resemble hearts or flowers1 then placed around the rim of a frosted cake4 ,lengthwise cherry slices can be arranged to form attractive poinsettias4 ,pineapple can be tinted with food coloring1 or cut up and arranged in simple patterns with green citron2 crushed pineapple1 citron1 and orange peel can be used to make an unusual 8flower lei0 7p4 #i74 ,at ,christmastime1 charming holly wreaths and ,christmas trees can be fashioned on frosted cakes with bits of red and green cherries and green citron4 ,citron can be colored bright green with green coloring4 ,streamers of fine-cut dates1 figs1 or raisins are pretty on some frosted cakes1 or definite patterns can be made with larger pieces if preferred4 ,illustration3 decorated cake frosting ,candies--,sprinkles of silver or gold drages are beautiful on cakes with fluffy white or pastel frostings4 ,drages can be used to outline interlocking hearts for a bridal shower1 or to spell out 8,happy ,birthday40 ,gumdrops1 cut in small pieces1 can be sprinkled on a white frosted cake for sparkling color1 or arranged to outline a pattern like a green shamrock for ,st4 ,patrick's ,day4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,lollipops1 canes1 all-day-suckers1 or stick candy can be crushed and used as gay color on the frosted sides and for lettering on top of the cake4 ,contrasting colors are pretty4 ,illustration3 decorated cake frosting ,those round flat orange patties can be used as jack-o'-lanterns by making little faces on them with melted chocolate and arranging them on a chocolate frosted cake for ,halloween4 ,chocolate candy animals standing lightly on frosted cupcakes delight the children4 ,tiny colored sugar flowers can be bought in the #e-;and-#aj cent store and these are pretty arranged on cakes with fluffy white or pastel frostings4 ,for 8extra-special0 cakes you can buy candied violets or rose petals to make wreaths of dainty flowers on a frosted cake4 ,you've probably had thoughts of your own as you were reading--of other materials and other ways to use them4 ,go to it6 ,experimenting is half the fun4 ,happy decorating6 ,fancy ,frosting ,effects ,these call for special tools1 8boughten0 or homemade1 and special frostings4 ,cake-decorating sets1 consisting of a bag or 8gun0 and assorted tubes can be purchased in housewares departments4 ,they can be used for making flowers1 designs1 or lettering on special-occasion cakes4 ,if you haven't a tube set1 a paper cone for decorating can be easily made4 ,just cut a #f0 square of waxed paper and roll it into a cone4 ,spoon in the frosting1 filling the cone not more than half full4 ,fold down the top edges and cut off the tip at the bottom to make a tiny opening for the frosting to come through4 ,then take the cone in left hand1 and grasp its top with right hand1 bringing thumb down to about the center4 ,pressing down with the thumb forces the frosting down to the tip of the cone and out through the hole1 while your hand directs the movement of the cone4 ,with a little practice1 lovely effects can be obtained4 ,the best frosting for this purpose is ,ornamental ,frosting because it is very stiff1 squeezes out ideally1 and sets up firm on the cake4 ,how to make your own ,cake ,decorator ,illustration3 ,make a waxed paper cone for each color icing you plan to use 7see instructions above74 ,ornamental ,frosting 7,to use in cake-decorating set or paper cone7 #b cups confectioners' sugar teaspoon cream of tartar #b egg whites1 unbeaten teaspoon vanilla ,sift sugar and cream of tartar through very fine sieve4444 ,add egg whites and mix with slotted spoon or wire whip4444 ,continue to mix for #c-d min4444 ,add vanilla4444 ,beat #h-bj min4 longer with spoon or #c-d min4 on mixer at high speed4444 ,frosting should be so stiff that a sharp ridge is held when the tip of a knife is drawn through4444 ,frosting may be tinted with a few drops of food coloring1 if desired4444 ,yield3 #a cups4 ,spry ,pan-,coat ,illustration3 uncaptioned ,prepare cake pans for baking by rubbing them with ,spry ,pan-coat4 ,mix 444 cup ,homogenized ,spry cup all-purpose flour ,use 444 for 8greasing0 cake pans1 baking sheets1 etc4 ,gives even1 brown crust--prevents sticking4 ,store 444 ,pan-coat in covered dish in cupboard for handy use--can be made ahead and stored till wanted4 ,need not be refrigerated4 ,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 8done40 ,however1 before removing the cake from the oven1 test it for doneness by touching the top of the cake in the center lightly with finger4 ,if the cake springs back leaving no impression1 the cake is done4 ,also1 insert a toothpick or wire cake tester in the center1 and if it comes out clean1 the cake is done4 ,if any dough adheres to the tester1 longer baking is needed4 ,illustration3 ,cakes come out of pans readily with ,spry ,pan-coat 7p4 #af7 and proper cooling4 ,care of cake after baking ,when cake has finished baking1 remove it from the oven and put it on a wire cake rack1 in the pan4 ,this permits circulation of air around it and insures even cooling4 ,let it stand #aj-ae min4 ,then gently loosen the cake from the sides of the pan with a spatula or knife1 working carefully to avoid breaking edge4 ,place another rack on top of the pan1 turn over1 and lift off the pan4 ,then turn cake right side up on rack to finish cooling4 ,when the cake is thoroughly cold1 it is ready to be frosted4 ,for frosting recipes and frosting suggestions1 see pp4 #aa-af4 ,you can bake a ,,better ,cake with ,homogenized ,spry ,illustration3 ,homogenized ,spry ,dip your spoon into ,homogenized ,spry--see how much lighter and fluffier it is than other shortenings--how easy to work with4 ,it's pre-creamed1 easier to blend with dry ingredients4 ,and ,spry is the only kind of shortening that is specially made to mix with the liquids your cake recipes call for4 ,so you can see why ,spry1 with this special blending-action1 makes any cake a better cake4 ,you can count on it every time--you'll bake a better cake1 be a better cook1 with ,homogenized ,spry4 ,footnotes #a,with a tartrate baking powder1 use #a teaspoon4 #b,with a tartrate baking powder1 use #c teaspoons4 #c,with a tartrate baking powder1 use #c teaspoons4 #d,with a tartrate baking powder1 use #d teaspoons4 #e,with a tartrate baking powder1 use #d teaspoons4 #f;,if sweetened applesauce is used1 use only #a cups sugar4 #g,with a tartrate baking powder1 use #e teaspoons4 #h,with a tartrate baking powder1 use #c teaspoons4 #i,with a tartrate baking powder1 use #e teaspoons4 ,illustration3 ,back cover ,transcriber's ,notes --,silently corrected a few typos4 --,retained publication information from the printed edition3 this e,book is public-domain in the country of publication4 --,in the text versions only1 text in italics is delimited by underscores4