If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake

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"If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake" is a popular song written by Al Hoffman, Bob Merrill, and Clem Watts and published in 1950.

The big hit version in 1950 was recorded by Eileen Barton in January 1950. The recording was released by National Records as catalog number 9103. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on March 3, 1950 and lasted 15 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1. ^[1]

Another version was recorded by Georgia Gibbs. The recording was made on February 16, 1950 and released by Coral Records as catalog number 60169. The record first reached the Billboard magazine charts on March 17, 1950 and lasted six weeks on the chart, peaking at #21. ^[1]

Another version was recorded by Betty Harris and a choir, with Art Mooney's Orchestra. The recording was made on February 15, 1950 and released by MGM Records as catalog number 10660.

In Australia, a version was recorded by June Hamilton in May, 1950 and released by Pacific Records as catalog number 10-0030.

A version was used as the opening theme to Exit 57, a sketch comedy series that aired on Comedy Central and starred Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello, Stephen Colbert, Mitch Rouse, and Jodi Lennon.

Preceded by "Music! Music! Music!" by Teresa Brewer	*U.S. Billboard* Best Sellers in Stores number-one single** April 15–22, 1950	Succeeded by "The Third Man Theme" by Anton Karas