Appalachian Stack Cake with Apple-Bourbon Sauce
My version of a completely traditional Appalachian stack cake was inspired by the way my ancestors would have made it many moons ago. All the ingredients are there: dried apples, a stiff dough, molasses and apple butter. My only flair is adding a bourbon sauce to drip over the edges and right into your heart. —Lauren May, Must Love Herbs
Banana Pudding Cake
I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came...
Southern Peach Toasts
These bruleed peach toasts are my creative homage to the beloved southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation...
Benne Seed Wafers
Crisp, chewy, nutty and caramelized benne wafers (aka sesame seed cookies) are perfect for your holiday or Kwanzaa celebrations. For...
29 Traditional Southern Thanksgiving Desserts (+ New Favorites)
Complete your holiday spread with some traditional Southern desserts like pecan and sweet potato pies as well as new favorites...
Mama’s Buttermilk Coconut Pie
My mama showed me how to make this pie about 40 years ago, just as her mama showed her how...
Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake
This upside-down pineapple Bundt cake, which is a variation on the classic confection, couldn't be easier because it starts with...
Indulgent Coconut Rice Pudding
This slow-cooked winter comfort dessert is a healthier option for your family that doesn't sacrifice flavor. If you can't find...
Down South Sweet Tea Cake
I think this recipe combines two of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans!...
Million-Dollar Pound Cake
We've always included pound cake on our family menus. Through the years I've tried many recipes, and I can honestly...
Southern Pralines
This recipe is truly Southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...
Never-Fail Pecan Pie
This incredible pecan pie recipe came from my mother-in-law. Her pies were a were a hit everywhere she took them...
Buttermilk Pound Cake
Now that I've retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk pound cake is the one I...
Southern Honey-Pecan Pie
—Allie Smith, New Orleans, Louisiana
Fresh Peach Cobbler
I use the late summer's delicious peaches to make this classic dessert. I especially enjoy the nutmeg flavor.—Pat Kinghorn, Morrill,...
Mini Sweet Potato Pies
My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the...
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we...
