A Depression-era luxury: The General Electric Dutch Apple Cake
In short: Discover how a 1932 promotional cookbook preserved an extravagant dessert from the Great Depression. This video walks through a vintage recipe that balances simple ingredients with the era's unique culinary history.
The recipe originates from a General Electric refrigerator promotional cookbook published in 1932. While it emerged during the Great Depression, the source notes it was considered an extravagant choice for the time.
To recreate this vintage bake, you cream butter and sugar before incorporating eggs, vanilla, and a mixture of flour, baking powder, salt, and milk. The batter is poured into an 8x8 inch pan and topped with one pared, thinly sliced apple, then baked at 350ºF for 40 to 45 minutes.
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