The Rise of Cake Mixes and Baking Traditions

This chapter explores the multifaceted uses of baking soda and transitions into the history of pre-packaged cake mixes, specifically highlighting P. Duff & Sons' innovations in the 1930s. It discusses the impact of consumer psychology on cake mix sales, the evolution of baking practices, and personal anecdotes about cake baking traditions. The segment emphasizes proper techniques and tools in baking, while reflecting on the nostalgia and creativity that cakes bring to family celebrations.