1948-1956:Chiffon Cake
Chiffon cake is a light, dairy-free cake that looks a lot like Angel
Food. It also has something of a sordid history, says The Rake. The
cake's history goes back to the 1920s,
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1957-1960:German Chocolate Cake
German chocolate cake isn't actually German, says NPR, and was instead
named for Sam German, the creator of a sweet baking chocolate aptly
called German's Chocolate.
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1967-1971:Carrot Cake
People have actually been making carrot-filled desserts since the Middle
Ages, and Cake Spy says foodie history is dotted with a resurgence in
the popularity of carrots in sweet and savory dishes alike.
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1972-1973:Sock-It-To-Me Cake
The 1970s Sock-it-to-me cake was a kind of coffee cake, and it looked
pretty boring from the outside. Cut into it, though, and you'll find a
layer of brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecan filling.
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