The Food That Built America

Season 5 Episode 5: Let Them Bake Cake

5 Seasons Mar 24, 2024 TV-PG 42m 8.4

During the mid-20th century, two unlikely characters find themselves in competition to simplify the lives of homemakers across the country by creating a tasty but easy boxed cake-mix; America's sweetheart and the original foodie go head-to-head.

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Season 5 Episodes:

Episode 1 All American Marinara

1. All American Marinara

Aired: Feb 25, 2024

Imagine a world where marinara sauce isn't part of the American palate. That ...

Episode 2 Ice Cream Revolution

2. Ice Cream Revolution

Aired: Mar 3, 2024

A cab driver turned ice cream entrepreneur comes up with the idea to mix name...

Episode 4 Sunshine in a Glass

4. Sunshine in a Glass

Aired: Mar 17, 2024

A scientist and businessman team up to develop a Vitamin C rich war ration fo...

Episode 5 Let Them Bake Cake

5. Let Them Bake Cake

Aired: Mar 24, 2024

During the mid-20th century, two unlikely characters find themselves in compe...

Episode 6 Penny Candy Craze

6. Penny Candy Craze

Aired: Mar 31, 2024

In the early 1900s, an underestimated confectioner creates the first wrapped ...

Episode 8 Planet Mars

8. Planet Mars

Aired: Apr 21, 2024

After being kicked out of the family business by his father, Forrest Mars scr...

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Info about The Food That Built America

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: History

Production Country: United States

Genres: Documentary, History

The Food That Built America: Where to Watch Online?

Currently you are able to watch "The Food That Built America" streaming on Spectrum On Demand, The History Channel. It is also possible to rent or buy on Amazon, AppleTV online.