How To Make Coconut Cake From 1961 || Betty Crocker and Beyond Episode 1

[@WithLoveKristina]

I know this video is a little shorter than usual but I needed to just get INTO it. I’ll probably format future cookbooks a bit more like a talk show than sound voiceovers, because I much prefer that 😂 anyway, I can’t wait to do more!

[@zeusathena26]

I'd like to see cooking,& baking. Maybe swapping back. I'd like to see an old fashioned ice cream that'd still be delicious today. Thanks Congrats on the baby again!

[@kayleighdz2482]

Bake tip: Any time you're folding whipped egg whites into a batter, start with just 1/3 of the egg whites. It helps loosen the batter so you don't have to mix in the rest of the egg whites as much. Then you get fluffier cakes.

[@lisascenic]

I agree with this advice. It really makes a difference. Plus, I’m a total weirdo, and I find this procedure particularly fun.

[@beverlybenson9981]

Thank you for the tip.

[@Clean-N-ShineInDfw]

Thanks for the tip 💜

[@bespoke_heirlooms]

Yes!!! That was my first thought too

[@YT4Me57]

In 1961, I was 6 years old and used to love to sit at the kitchen table and watch my grandmother make cakes. I think coconut was my favorite! This video brought up great memories.

[@beverlybenson9981]

I came across your channel yesterday. I'm 76 years old and loving your channel. Your videos bring back wonderful memories. ❤ I just got rid of some of my cookbooks last year. I donated more than half, 50 to be exact, to a local thrift shop in a Mennonite community. I know they will go to good homes. 😊

[@laurahunter1690]

I could spend hours looking thru your vintage cookbooks. Love that you’re cooking vintage style. 😊

[@StephanieCanada]

“It’s fun to help” MY HEART ❤❤❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

*immediately puts thumb in cake* “agh!” 😂 I love her

[@LisasEnchantedLife]

OMG this was my birthday cake growing up! My mother would make it for me but she would make a fluffy white frosting and then cover it with freshly grated coconut. Yep, she bought a coconut and grated it herself. LOL! Crazy lady. It was soooo good. I can not eat any other coconut cake to this day. I was born in 1969 and have found memories of this cookbook being brought out often. My older sister still has my mother's copy. 💜Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.

[@mrssharp]

I save my butter wrappers to use for greasing dishes.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh this is smart!

[@reneecarrier2685]

Yum! So excited for this new series!! WW2 meals sound like a great idea! Thank you!

[@RadianceRush]

That cake looks delicious! I'm so excited for this cooking series. BTW I LOVE your music selection for this video.

[@christiecruzxo2841]

One of my favorite vintage recipes is Kool Aid Pie when you get into the 70s it’s SOOO delicious ❤. Can’t wait to try this Kristina your video always feel like a warm hug to me ❤

[@mitomom4947]

I learned to cook from that very same cookbook. The chapter on yeast breads is fabulous, especially the Christmas breads! I made them all as a teenager in the 1970s. Iʻm 66. I donʻt feel vintage, but I guess I am! Love your channel of housewife videos. Your daughter is SO aforable in the outakes at the end of this video!

[@andreabrown797]

I am already excited. Those sweet little helpers at the end oh my heart ❤️

[@crystilmurch5659]

So excited for this series! I LOVE finding vintage cookbooks, cleaning and crafting books. SO much stuff in there that I wish we hadn't stopped doing. I wonder if this cake would be yummy with a custard filling in the middle?

[@karminmosley3178]

I’ve always loved baking but have recently adopted a weekly baking day … looking forward to your inspiration! ❤

[@charlenetorres1202]

Thank you Kristina, I love anything coconut! This cake sounds fabulous. I do agree that the filling should have been doubled. Doubling the filling would have soaked the outside coconut topping with yummy goodness. I will bake this cake myself. Thank you for the recipe.

[@lisascenic]

Have you watched the Back in Time For … series out of the UK? There’s one for the Xmas holidays throughout the decades of the 20th Century that features a middle class family (with a Jewish mom, which actually adds a lot). The other is Back in Time For Tea, which follows a working class family. It’s a fascinating look at social history, using food as the starting point. The weirdly named Supersizers Go series is also fantastic interns of using the evolution of food to talk about social history. I’m so glad KZbin brought your channel to my attention. I’m also a fan of vintage cookery and self-help/home advice books. I’m involved in a remarkable number of activities that revolve around vintage picnicking. My partner and I have had some great successes (and hilarious failures) cooking with vintage recipes.

[@carolynrose9522]

I do remember that cookbook in our family when I was little. Funny how recipes evolve. Today there would be coconut in the cake and probably would use coconut cream in it too. I want cake now. Yum.

[@AngelaHoffmann]

Betty Crocker was my go to as a kid that had to cook several times a week for the family! Brings back so many memories!! Now I need to find one to add to my cook book stash! I totally forgot about it!

[@EdenYell]

The flour is important when greasing a cake pan because it allows the cake to rise up the walls, allowing it to get fluffier. Just butter or oil means the batter will slide down the sides, making the cake denser. Some modern cookbooks forget to mention the flouring part.

[@chickenmama4384]

The cake looks delicious. I would have doubled that filling. Great job🎉

[@cindybednar6997]

Definitely needs doubling to make it a filling. It reminds me, as is, like a glaze to make the coconut stick.

[@lilalicat32]

Great video and I love the series name. To help with the photo finish, put 2 pieces of waxed paper under your cake before you frost or put toppings on. After you're finished with the decorating you can slide the waxed paper out without having to lift the cake and your plate stays nice and clean. I cant wait for more from this series.

[@virginiah7539]

My mom was a lousy cook. I bought my first Betty Crocker cookbook when I was 18 and moved into my first apartment. Betty Crocker has taught me to cook. Many cookbooks later my grandkids call me Chef Gramsy.

[@AnaCarolNasc]

A cobertura/recheio do bolo lembram um doce muito comum no Brasil: o beijinho. O bolo parece maravilhoso! 😊

[@tiffanybevis4251]

Yay I'm so excited!! I also have always greased and floured the pans that way, so easy 🥰 can't wait for the next one

[@kandacek63]

Me too, with the addition of a circle of wax paper in the bottom before it’s greased and floured. The wax paper helps de-crumb the bottom when removing. My mom taught me that trick. I think she might have gotten it from my grandma who was a professional wedding cake maker. Grandma made fabulous cakes.

[@kristenwilliams7995]

I'm so excited to watch this series! I love vintage cookbooks, and I really wish I had more. But finding fun old recipes to try is one of my favorite things. I'm definitely going to try this cake recipe!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Well don’t tell anyone but I’m hoping to put together an old cookbook giveaway when I can get my brain in order soooo 😘

[@bethknapp4935]

So excited for more!! I have the older version of this cookbook from my grandmother and it is so fun to see the recipes come to life.

[@KYeung-be4lw]

You have such a pleasant voice and an engaging demeanor. Thank you for another beautiful video. Two ideas to keep in the baking tool box that I learned from the women in my family: My mom kept a paper towel in the can of Crisco to use for greasing. Grandma taught me to use the paper wrappers from the butter sticks to grease the cookie sheets. Depression Era cooks.

[@helenejeffrey]

Love it. 10:29 I can’t wait for your next one and I really like the short format very easy to sneak in, in between my chores.

[@lizbear8671]

I too love cookbooks & want to be more than a 'collector' of them. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@liadanducky]

Ok I love it! I’m definitely looking forward to this series! I’ve wanted to do something like it, thought probably not filmed lol

[@natashaa43]

I love a vintage recipe for real BUT.....alas, since Covid I cannot tolerate coconut (and a few other things, that virus is a menace). I think it would taste equally good with some fresh fruit on it also. Love it. Thanks Kristina

[@stephaniejohnson229]

I cannot tell you how excited I am for this series. I also didnt even think to flour the tins, so thank you for that :]

[@deniset3164]

Betty crocker has the best mixes.

[@SageLilleyman]

Yumm your cake looked delicious Kristina!! Now I need to go make it!! 😋🍰💕

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

I will enjoy this series! I have that cookbook. And we all love coconut, so I’m going to try this! Doesn’t an apron just put you in the kitchen vibe!! 🤎

[@Ktspitfire007]

This is such a fun series! I'm looking forward to more

[@queenboudica819]

Really enjoyed watching this. Looking forward to the next one. 😊

[@RLiberty94]

Great video. Even though I'm not a huge fan of coconut shreds, that looked really good. And I agree, looked like it needed more of a creamy filling. 🥰

[@cypriennezed5640]

Fantastic outline for this series, can't wait! 🎉🎂

[@magalimasson9472]

My mouth is watering... Mmmmm. Can't wait for more of this serie , your collection of old books is so fascinating 🤓

[@wheelingalong24]

Love this series! I wonder what that filling would be like with coconut milk instead of regular milk. I would love to see that teenage cook book & the “for men” ones, they sound super interesting! Do you have any UK WW2 cookbooks? cause our recipes were kinda wild (carrot marmalade etc) REALLY looking forward to this series 😊

[@julieette385]

Yay! I always love your cooking/baking videos! I always get a kick out of the crazy jello recipe videos and have found myself re-watching them. So, yes, I fully support a cooking/baking series by you!

[@Yarnfairy87]

How lovely that I'm coming across this video today! Today is my mom's birthday. And while I'm already in the process of making cupcakes for her, I just wanted to tell you why this is lovely. When my great grandmother was alive, she would make a coconut cake for my mom's birthday every single year. It's one of her favorite memories. While I was too late this year on looking up a recipe, me seeing this recipe on her birthday might just be a sign! Thanks Kristina!! I love your videos and your style!! ❤❤❤

[@bethanypetersen7005]

I love this series already! I have and love my grams Betty Crocker Cook books from around the 50s 💙

[@krunchykari4648]

I love coconut and can't wait to try making this cake soon 🤤

[@dianamckinn6994]

this video was great, thank you

[@sarahwieland3243]

Ur channel just managed to find its way into my feed and I am just so happy that it did! I can’t wait to watch as u explore and transform ur life. I have kinda been doing the same as u getting rid of the clutter and things that don’t work in my life. As for ur style, I am a fanatic over all things vintage too! Lol, I wanna be a glove girl too 😉 This cake looks so awesome! I kinda want to try a 7 minute frosting with it on the outside.

[@Cindy-gw4kq]

I just found your channel and I love love love you so much. I can’t stop watching. You are such a delight to watch and listen too and I love how down to earth you are. Love your channel so much! ❤

[@handlewithcare.T]

Perfection....Chef's Kiss. This was a great video and the out takes were great.

[@kandacek63]

My mom has that cook book. She was married in 1961 so I’m sure it was a wedding gift. I received the ‘80s edition when I was married in ‘88. She still uses it. The Starlight Cake is the cake she always used to make for my birthday cake. Years later I make the yellow cake out of my ‘80s Betty Crocker for my daughter. Mom and I compared the recipes and there are slight differences. The Starlight cake uses 2T more flour.

[@paddlegal3097]

This remined me of my Great Aunt Zelna. She was the best cook and Coconut cake was my favorite. She also work head scarfs the day. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@susangridley8354]

The best thing was your "I'm eating my cake" happy dance at the end. 😆

[@SpookyVintageGal]

I'm so excited! I'm working on something similar. I adore cooking! I cant wait to see what awesome dishes you make!!

[@pattiviola5028]

Enjoyed your video and your sweetness…”what shall I do….have another bite!” Love it😊

[@thefarmerswifecanada]

Love this so much Kristina!! ❤️

[@dollknight3947]

I really like this woman's aethetic I think it's soo amazing how she's living a 1950s life. Let's never forget the more simple and elegant the better

[@Judy122550]

coconut cake one of my favorite , I am going to love your coking videos. Have a lovely day !

[@natalierowan9074]

I can't wait to see what you make next. I love trying vintage recipes! I tried the tomato soup cake you made a few years ago. Definitely a interesting experience. So much fun!

[@WithLoveKristina]

That tomato soup was so interesting wasn’t it? I want to try it again!

[@katrose8696]

Loved this video! We look forward to your future ones!😋🤤

[@liadanducky]

Lolol the reality of the kids helping! Love it

[@shanellakers7303]

Thanks for shouting me out! Was not expecting it.😊 Looking forward to future videos.

[@brendamckinley4770]

Love your channel. It has quickly become one of my favorites. Such varied content and always interesting. Thank you.

[@JoelleGrace]

This cake looks sooo delicious! I have been craving coconut cake in spite of never having it.😂 not until our oven is fixed though.. Also i learned that old cake recipes are chronically disproportioned with the cake to filling/icing ratios!

[@akashanumberfive199]

But keep in mind since things were generally more physically demanding at the time, it was pretty normal to have a desert made once or twice a week depending on the size of your family just to add calories to ones diet. 😅honestly it wouldn't hurt most of us to have a little icing vs a quarter inch of it on all sides

[@JoelleGrace]

@@akashanumberfive199 Yeah I don’t mind less frosting usually but with some recipes it would barely leave a scraping on the cake!😅 So sometimes I prefer to double it, other times I just frost the top and middle!

[@nancybrewer8494]

I certainly could be wrong, but the custard filling usually just goes between the layers. Then you have some other kind of frosting on the outside of the cake. You did say there didn't seem to be enough of the filling. Next time you make it, frosting the outside would be an option. I use Ina Garten's recipe for coconut cake. Best one I've found.

[@WithLoveKristina]

The recipe specifically said for this cake to use the rest of the filling on the outside of the cake as a thin layer to stick Coconut to. I can’t remember if the voiceover version I used specified that, but I did make it according to the recipe.

[@CajunRose]

You would make Betty proud!! That looks beautiful and delicious ! 🍰 Sooo excited for your cooking series!🎉 Have a beautiful day!!

[@lauraambler7068]

I was born in December, 1962 and my mother made this cake for my birthday every year. She did at least double the filling recipe. She topped it with a plastic Santa and his reindeer which I still have.

[@sinnesbild]

Yay! so excited for this series!

[@BeverleyButterfly]

How do people look at how much butter and sugar people used back then and think everyone was thin! I love this series and anything coconut is ok by me that's my fave xx

[@WithLoveKristina]

LOL RIGHT??? 😂

[@Clean-N-ShineInDfw]

During the holidays can you share old recipes food and dessert? I love making traditional recipes and letting my children enjoy the experience as well.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Absolutely I plan to!

[@lenorebjork2763]

Love this sooo much! 😍💕💕💕✨

[@henriettahenson]

I love the fact you are doing some cooking on your channel.. Vintage cooking would be great... There was, a lady whose channel is southern frugal..HER Name was PHILIS STOKES.. SHE PASSED, AWAY AFEW YEARS, AGO BEING BORN IN TH1950S SHE USED TO COOK THINGS FROM. THAT ERA... SHE WAS A GREAT LADY.. YOU CAN FOLLOW ON FROM HER.. 💕👌

[@sunnyadams5842]

I just LOVE your channel. Every tume you say," I hope you're feeling safe and love", I butst into tesrs. Good tears. .Thank you. ❤

[@rachelolivas4775]

Im so glad i found your channel❤

[@joannaerhardt7294]

Excited for your series!

[@fishfootface]

I've been watching a few of your videos and I just want to say that I LOVE all the different aprons you wear.❤

[@susanb1388]

Such a fun video! You did an excellent job. I can't wait for more cooking videos.

[@fionnagrant6636]

The filling seems like a vanilla custard with desiccated coconut. Does it have much of a coconut flavour? Or is it about the texture? Sounds yum.

[@deenawatts3257]

Coconut cake is the best. There surely wasn't enough filling but it looked delicious.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I totally agree! Needed more filling and a liiittle less time in the oven.

[@Fina_Kunterbunt]

Loved this ❤ the cake looks amazing! Your kids are so cute!! Is that cheese???!?? 😂

[@احمد-س3ك3ن]

The recipe is amazing😋😋 and my kids love it very much The devil's food recipe can be prepared from Betty Crocker's book🙏

[@margaretkaraba8161]

If you make twice the amount of frosting and make chocolate cake, you'll end up with german chocolate cake. My favourite cake.

[@sara-janefrancis7975]

That forrest green colour looks amazing on you. 😊

[@kathymacellis9478]

Back in the 1960s this was a very popular cake at our house .

[@turtlefromthenorth]

I think some where in the Betty Crocker book it says that shortening could easily be butter in most recipes, but there are promotions for products like crisco. I have this book too, but the cooking style is not that great. It has neat pictures and look very modern for the time it was made.

[@Amoreaus]

You're awesome. Can't wait to try this recipe!❤

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

❤This cake looks delightful

[@efbauer1264]

Your cake is beautiful!

[@embracingvintagehomemaking]

I love the name you went with!

[@laurag3469]

That cake looks yummy!

[@huneebunee]

I flour my pans like that.. learned from my mommy

[@laurenalcala4253]

Cake looks amazing. Cute video ending!!!

[@anniecurtis9641]

I look forward to all of your videos both long and short they make my day ❤🍓🍰 🌰

[@magdlynstrouble2036]

That was fun and I'm excited for the series!

[@josephmynextgreatadventure]

I really enjoyed this cooking video. The cake you made looks way awesome. I love watching cooking videos. You did a fantastic job on the cake you made. I really enjoyed this video. I'm m a new subscriber to your channel. I was surprised to your channel before but for some reason i had to re subscribe again. I don't know what happened. I put a like on this video. 👍 Best wishes to you and the family. From Joseph.

[@tiffanybevis4251]

Oh I was giggling at the end outtakes 😂

[@WithLoveKristina]

My favorite is Irene “is that cheese?” 😂

[@geriattrique7141]

Awwwwwwe, ‘Can I cover one piece?’ ‘It’s fun to help!’

[@pamschutz8519]

Loved video, can't wait for next one!

[@chrisludwig3610]

Looks delish! I'd like to see a rice pudding video. I've been looking for a good firm rice pudding. We already have one that's more soupy but I like it less soupy. Good luck with the series. ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Ooh I’ll keep an eye out. Rice pudding is so delicious! I’ve got one cookbook that is fully dedicated to rice (from the 60s I think) so perhaps there’s a good recipe in there.

[@margaretkaraba8161]

There's 2 main types of rice pudding - baked and stove top (also slow cooker). You also should try to find pudding rice (usually short grain, but it's specially grown for use in desserts). It has more starch than regular short grain rice. It's a game changer.

[@skullykittie9889]

I think you would find an emulsifier would be useful in blending.