Baking Yesteryear The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s

#1 New York Times Bestseller

Step into the kitchen with B. Dylan Hollis and discover the forgotten treasures (and a few delightful disasters) of 20th-century baking. This isn’t your grandmother’s cookbook—though it might contain her favorite recipes.

Baking Yesteryear is a decade-by-decade romp through the most inventive, surprising, and downright delicious baking recipes from the 1900s through the 1980s. Dylan, whose vintage baking videos have captivated millions online, has sifted through countless antique cookbooks to curate 101 recipes that actually deserve a spot on your counter. From Chocolate Potato Cake (1910s) to Avocado Pie (1960s), each recipe tells a story about the era that created it.

What makes this collection shine? Dylan’s infectious enthusiasm and sharp wit turn baking into an adventure. You’ll discover ingenious Depression-era ingenuity in Peanut Butter Bread, wartime resourcefulness in Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake, and the wonderfully weird creativity of Tomato Soup Cake. And because Dylan’s honest about the spectacular failures he’s encountered, he’s included a few “try if you dare” recipes that are more curiosity than cuisine.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker seeking inspiration or simply curious about culinary history, this book transforms vintage recipes into accessible, tested treats. Each page invites you to taste the past—and maybe discover your new favorite dessert hiding in history’s pantry.

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