14 Southern Sweets That Prove Grandma’s Recipes Are Always the Best!
There’s nothing quite like the warmth and nostalgia of Southern desserts, and these 14 recipes are here to prove it! From buttery pies to melt-in-your-mouth cakes, each dish is a tribute to the rich, comforting flavors that make Southern sweets so special. Whether you’re reminiscing about your grandmother’s kitchen or looking to recreate her magic, these recipes will bring a little piece of home to every bite. Get ready to indulge in desserts that are as timeless as they are delicious!
Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia salad is more than just a dish; it’s a delightful creation that has graced holiday tables and family gatherings for generations. This classic easy fruit salad, most popular in the Southern United States, is often referred to as “food of the gods”.
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Blackberry Cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert. Fresh juicy blackberries are baked into a luscious filling, then topped with a golden, sweet biscuit topping. This southern dessert is perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix (Only 3 Ingredients)
Indulgent and comforting homemade apple cobbler with cake mix that’s super easy to make. This recipe requires only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare!
Homemade Banana Pudding
This Homemade Banana Pudding recipe is a classic Southern dessert made with layers of sliced fresh bananas, an easy homemade custard, Nilla wafers, and topped with a light and fluffy meringue! It’s the perfect way to finish any Southern meal!
Hummingbird Cupcakes
Hummingbird cake is a classic southern favorite! I’ve made them into perfectly moist cupcakes filled with bananas, pineapple, and toasted pecans and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. Try my fan favorite banana bread next!
Southern Pecan Pie
Ooey-gooey, crunchy, sticky and sweet, classic Southern Pecan Pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts! Perfect for Thanksgiving, BBQ’s, Pi Day, or any day in between!
Mississippi Mud Pie
Rich and dark as the muddy Mississippi itself, this Mississippi Mud Pie recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert with an Oreo cookie crust, a fudgy brownie-like base, chocolate mousse and chocolate whipped cream with Oreo crumbles sprinkled on top! It’s decadent and over-the-top in the best possible way!
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Kentucky Butter Cake
Break out your bundt pan for this Kentucky Butter Cake. The sweet, moist crumb of the cake is complimented by the crunchy sugar exterior formed by drenching the cake in a homemade butter glaze.
Orange Buttermilk Pie
Orange Buttermilk Pie is a delicious, sweet, Southern treat. The consistency of this pie reminds me of a cross between a custard pie and a lemon bar. But this pie is made even better with some orange flavor as well!
Coca Cola Cake
Moist chocolate Coca Cola Cake is a simple, old-fashioned Southern dessert that has experienced a resurgence in popularity thanks to Cracker Barrel restaurant and home bakers who love the nostalgia of vintage recipes. It’s rich and chocolatey with Coca-Cola in both the cake and the fudgy icing.
Sweet Potato Pie
This sweet potato pie is a creamy and comforting Southern classic dessert that makes a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving spread! The sweet potato filling is easy to prepare and has a smooth texture with a flavorful blend of spices. Bring this pie to your next holiday party, and everyone will be begging for another piece!
Paula Deen’s Southern Peach Cobbler
If you love ridiculously easy desserts like homemade cobblers, you’ll love this sweet Paula Deen’s Southern peach cobbler recipe. The Southern treat is easy to whip up with just a few ingredients for the batter and some sugar to mix with fresh or canned peaches. Either way, your family will rave and tell you this is the best peach cobbler ever!
Best Ever Carrot Cake with Easy Cream Cheese Icing
There aren’t too many desserts in this world more delicious than a carrot cake, full of carrots, pineapple, raisins, and because I’m a Southern girl, pecans. If that isn’t enough deliciousness, this Carrot Cake is then topped with a quick and easy but decadent, luscious, and velvety smooth cream cheese icing.
Southern Caramel Cake
This Southern Caramel Cake recipe is made with layers of homemade moist yellow cake with a luscious thick caramel icing made from scratch! It’s rich and delicious and perfect for any special occasion!
