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Episode
Old-Fashioned Snack Cakes
We give two classic snack cakes moist, flavorful makeovers.

Stroll down the aisles of any supermarket or convenience store in America and you’ll see an array of snack cakes—or some wrapped pastry being passed off as one. These baked desserts, made with cake and icing, have been a staple of American culture for decades. We transformed two popular cakes—oatmeal and spice— from conventional to moist and substantial. Our Oatmeal Cake features a crisp and chewy coconut-pecan broiled icing, while the Spice Cake stands out with its combination of warm spices and its irresistible cream cheese topping.

Recipes
Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Icing
Spice Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting


Equipment Center
Dry Measuring Cups


Science Desk
Goodbye to Gumminess
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