My Mom loved what she called "sponge cake" which is what we know as angel food cake. I do have to admit to total horror as a young wife when I found out that my in-law used angel food cake for strawberry shortcake. Even though it was a favorite of hers, my farm born and bred Mother would never have done that!
Of course, you could buy angel food cake in the stores, but not REAL shortcake. And, for folks who don't bake ...
Both my mom and grandmom used to make chiffon cakes and angel food cakes. They were adamant that the oven must NOT be opened during the bake lest the cake should fall and I had to tiptoe around in the kitchen, too!
What an intriguing story. I was trying to imagine how he baked in his spare bedroom. I guess he had to convert it into a kitchen. He was very determined!
My Mom loved what she called "sponge cake" which is what we know as angel food cake. I do have to admit to total horror as a young wife when I found out that my in-law used angel food cake for strawberry shortcake. Even though it was a favorite of hers, my farm born and bred Mother would never have done that!
Of course, you could buy angel food cake in the stores, but not REAL shortcake. And, for folks who don't bake ...
I wonder if olive oil would work in this recipe?
Thanks for sharing the link to Harry’s story.
Both my mom and grandmom used to make chiffon cakes and angel food cakes. They were adamant that the oven must NOT be opened during the bake lest the cake should fall and I had to tiptoe around in the kitchen, too!
Who knew that some of those recipe books hold a level of messy intrigue! Thank you for the recipe and the interesting backstory.
What an amazing story! Loved it and now must bake the cake and have the perfect ending to the story!
What an intriguing story. I was trying to imagine how he baked in his spare bedroom. I guess he had to convert it into a kitchen. He was very determined!