Why do I use an old stove....Pictures show why!!!

[lordkenmore]

Blue Bonnet is still around. I'm pretty sure I've seen it locally. It was THE brand my mother bought in the 80s. So, I notice the name from time to time in the store or ads or whatever.

I don't know much about baking with Blue Bonnet. In fact, it's been years since I've used any conventional margarine. Still, it's my understanding that soft tub and light margarines in general can be problematic. Looking at the list of Blue Bonnet products, there appears to be one "standard" margarine product. Everything else is tub or light. I imagine other companies are the same.

Oh, yes--nice stove! Of course it's possible that a modern oven could bake nicely in 55 years. All you need to do to make this happen is find a modern oven that bakes reasonably well, and never use it, putting it climate controlled storage for the next 55 years. With a bit of luck, it might work. Then again....

Link to info about Blue Bonnet, showing current products, and some Blue Bonnet history:

http://www.conagrafoods.com/consumer/brands/getBrand.do?page=blue_bonnet

 

[norgeway]

Margarine and Crisco

I use butter flavor Crisco in most baking,as for Blue Bonnet,It is the only margarine I have had any luck with,most of the time I use real butter,but this cake is made from ingredients right out of the fridge,with butter you just about have to have it room temperature.

 

[gyrafoam]

Hans, that is a beautiful old 'Noge stove. Just beautiful.

Killer and I are ready to come visit for a taste of some food off of that thing, already!

Haven't seen Blue Bonnet around in years, however, I have found Imperial to be an excellend margarine to use in baking. Seems to have just the right moisture content and a good flavor.

I almost never allow real butter to reach room temperature as I have found it creams better when only partially thawed. I let it whip good, then add the sugar and cream it.

Nonetheless, that looks like a great pound cake you've got there!

 

[mayguy]

Have you used Real Butter in this? I refuse to buy margarine.

 

[westie2]

My cake is in the oven and has 25 minutes more to go. The house smells wonderfule. So far this is one easy cake to make. I am on a use it or lose it vacation week so basically doing anything I want to do.

 

[countryguy]

I have 2 questions with regards to the recipe:
1. What is the size of '2 sticks Blue Bonnet margarine'? how big is a stick?
2. What is vanilla butter nut?

Thanks.
Gary

 

[maytagbear]

Gary-

A stick of butter or margarine is 4 ounces by weight, or a half cup each by American volume measurement. Shapes vary. In the east of the US, it's a longish bar. Western US is in a shorter bar, usually.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[magic clean]

Gary

the Vanilla Butter nut is a flavoring extract. You should be able to find this at your grocery in the baking aisle.

I'm going to bake this cake too. Always looking for a special recipe!

Thanks!

 

[kqkenmore]

I mixed it with a good mixer...Kitchen Aid 3 C from the fift

I just bought one of those mixers at an estate sale I got it for $40.00 but mine came with glass bowls so is the bowl that you have come with it or did you get it from another one. I cannot wait to try it. Also does it come with any other mixing atatchments?

 

[norgeway]

Flavoring...

I use Happy Home,Watkins or Rawleigh brand flavorings.

 

[norgeway]

Butter vs Margarine

Mostly I do use butter,but if im in a hurry,I use margarine,butter works better if left out a little while,right out of the fridge its like working with a rock,I have made this cake with room temp butter and cake flour and to be perfectly honest,there isnt much difference,im odd I know ,but I love the taste of margarine,especially on biscuits.

 

[xraytech]

Blue Bonnet margarine is still around, at least in the Pittsburgh area, I buy 25 lbs of it at a time and freeze it, at $.67 per pound it is more economical than real butter which we never ever used. I sometimes substitute Imperial margarine as it works well also.

BTW great range Hans, whenever you have time you can wrap it up and send it right on up to me.

Also cant wait to have time to try this cake, looks great.

I too have a 50's KitchenAid, mine is a 3B, got it for $5 in near mint condition, It is ok, but I still prefer to use my Mixmasters instead.

Sam

 

[countryguy]

Maytagbear & Magic Clean

Thanks for the info. It is rare that anyone around here refers to sticks of butter. In the stores it is purchased as a pound of butter. I'll have to look for that flavouring the next time I go grocery shopping.

Gary

 

[mayguy]

I thought margarine don't freeze well like butter does?

margarine is a step down from plastic, so that's why I don't use it.. I grew up with it, and I don't like the taste of it.

 

[norgeway]

Margarine..

I buy it and butter when they are on sale,freeze them both, and cant see any difference from fresh,im odd I know, but I really love the taste of margarine, but then I grew up with it,my dad would not eat anything but butter,I will not have anything but whole milk,to me that skim or 2% stuff is NASTY!!I also buy whole buttermilk,never fat free,I equate healthy food with tasteless food!! LOL

 

[tlee618]

Thanks Hans!!

This cake is delicious. I made it and it turned out just beautiful. Not sure if it baked as well as your vintage Norge but I'm still pleased. The first picture shows all the ingredients measured out and ready to begin! Notice the vintage Sunbeam Chrome model 12!! IMHO there is nothing like a vintage Sunbeam for making a cake!

 

[tlee618]

Pound cake

This second picture shows the batter mixing away. Don't you just love the swirls in the batter?

 

[tlee618]

Pound Cake

And here is the finished product! I must say that it really has a great flavor. The vanilla butter nut extract is great! And no, I am not going to eat this whole cake. I share half of it with the neighbors.LOL

 

[tlee618]

coffee and cake anyone?

Here are two new vintage coffeemakers. These were a gift from Greg, (gansky 1) Thanks Greg!! The first one is a Westbend! Doesn't it just scream the 60's?

 

[tlee618]

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The one on the right is a Sunbeam. This is one I have never seen before. Very unusual for a Sunbeam because it is made out of aluminum. I think it might have been a BOL model as it doesn't have a signal light.