Bake like it's 1975 with this trio of vintage dessert cookbooks—cookies, cakes, and pies from Heatter, Zenker & Farm Journal. Sweet classics, real results.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage Cookbook Lot (3 volumes)
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Genre: Vintage Dessert Cookbooks
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Language: English
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Binding: Hardcover with dust jackets
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Maida Heatter’s Book of Great Cookies (1977): 9.5x6.6x1 in, 277 pages, ISBN 0-394-41021-1
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Farm Journal’s Complete Pie Cookbook (1965): 9x6x1 in, 308 pages.
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Cake Bakery: A Book of Recipes by Hazel Zenker (1973): 9x6x1 in, 315 pages
Details
This vintage dessert cookbook collection is a must-have for baking enthusiasts, featuring recipes for cookies, pies, and cakes all in one set. Maida Heatter offers expert guidance on various cookie styles, including drop, bar, rolled, and icebox varieties.
The Farm Journal provides over 100 reliable pie recipes, spanning fruit, cream, and ice cream pies, complemented by original publisher pamphlets.
Hazel Zenker’s Cake Bakery covers a wide range of cakes, from chiffon to cheesecakes and frostings. Each hardcover volume includes thorough instructions, conversion charts, and classic designs, originally published in the USA between 1965 and 1977.
Condition
These cookbooks are well-loved kitchen workhorses. Dust jackets show age-related wear and minor staining. (see photos) Expect minor stains, scuffs, and jacket edge wear consistent with vintage use. All pages intact and legible. Photos show true condition.
3 Reasons Why You’ll Love It
This set is ideal for bakers who value tried-and-true recipes that work. You’ll get classic flavor combinations, easy-to-follow methods, and timeless presentation. Whether you’re baking for a gathering or just your own joy, these vintage books deliver warmth, nostalgia, and flavor in every bite.
Add to your shelf or gift to the baker in your life—these books aren’t just sweet, they’re solid.
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