Did you know?
Kenner sold 500,000 Easy-Bake Ovens in the first year.
Did you know?
Three Easy-Bake Oven models have swapped out the incandescent light bulb for a heating element.
Did you know?
The Easy-Bake Oven was co-branded with the Betty Crocker brand for 18 years.
Chapter 1: Author's Note
The author outlines the historical and cultural significance of the Easy-Bake® Oven, “a microcosm of post-war America.”
Chapter 2: Brilliant Thinking
Discover the collaborative creative environment that emerged in post-war America and fostered new ideas, technologies, and products.
Chapter 3: It’s Kenner, It’s Fun!
Learn about Kenner, the driving force behind the Easy-Bake® Oven, including its geographical, historical, and cultural context.
Chapter 4: A Visual History
Browse a visual chronology of the toy’s various models in a series of beautiful photographs, classic color palettes, and fun facts.
Chapter 5: Million-Dollar Baby
Learn how Kenner’s marketing strategy turned a quirky toy into an enduring best seller, including samples of classic advertisements.
Chapter 6: Pop Culture Icon
Find out why the Easy-Bake® Oven became enmeshed in popular culture and has endured for adults and children even today.
Chapter 7: Recipe Box
Enjoy some of the best Easy-Bake® Oven recipes over time, including some created by Easy-Bake® Chef-of-the-Year contest winners.
