14 Southern Desserts So Good, They’ll Sell Out First at the Bake Sale
There’s something about Southern desserts that just feels like home — buttery, sweet, and made with a whole lot of love. From gooey pies to fluffy cakes and melt-in-your-mouth cookies, these treats are the first to disappear from any bake sale table. Get ready — your dessert stand is about to be the most popular one there!
Caramel Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl
Caramel cake, with its signature thick, slow-cooked, candy-like frosting, has been a Southern staple for generations. This version features a moist, yellow cake baked in a Bundt pan with a ribbon of cinnamon swirl running through the center, which makes for a pretty presentation when sliced. I’ve thinned out the caramel frosting slightly to make it Bundt-friendly, but it still maintains the texture and taste of other classic recipes.
Chocolate Coconut Clusters
If you’re on the lookout for an exciting new snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this chocolate coconut clusters recipe!
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Soft, moist, fluffy and heart stoppingly delicious, these are the best carrot cake cupcakes you’ll ever try!
Sopapilla Cheesecake
This deliciously easy sopapilla cheesecake recipe brings instant gratification! It’s so quick to make and delivers spectacular results every time
Pecan Cookies
These soft, chewy, buttery pecan cookies are a pure delight! With a slightly crisp, nutty crunch and that explosive, rich cookie flavor, they never fail to hit the spot.
Buttermilk Pie
Buttermilk pie is a Southern classic dessert filled with a sweet custard-like filling that has a creamy texture and slightly tangy flavor! This simple pie is easy to make from scratch, even if you aren’t an experienced baker. You can serve it chilled or at room temperature, it’s a wonderful dessert for any occasion!
Lemon Chess Pie
Go for this amazing lemon chess pie recipe. You only need a handful of ingredients which include: lemons, pie crust, butter, eggs, cornmeal, sugar & flour.
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”.
Peppermint Gooey Bars
Peppermint Gooey Bars are sweet, soft-baked dessert bars with the refreshing flavor of peppermint! You’ll love this easy Christmas dessert recipe, and it will be your new favorite this holiday season. They’ll pair perfectly with a cup of hot chocolate.
Chess Pie
Chess pie is a Southern staple dessert that is wonderfully sweet, rich, creamy, and buttery- making it perfect for any occasion! This simple, one-bowl recipe is easy to master and incredibly delicious! Go ahead and add it to your recipe box and you won’t be disappointed!
The Best Coconut Cake Recipe
This incredible coconut cake recipe combines fluffy coconut-flavored cake with a creamy coconut cream cheese frosting, all topped up with shreds of sweetened coconut flakes. Easy to make and great for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays and celebrations.
Pecans Praline Recipe
There is nothing like old-fashioned Southern Pecan Pralines! This melt-in-your-mouth treat is a cross between a cookie and a candy and it’s loaded with crunchy pecans, butter, and fabulous brown sugar flavor.
Cinnamon Roll Cake Donuts
Moist, fluffy cinnamon roll donuts topped with cinnamon glaze, crunchy crumble, and vanilla drizzle. The perfect blend of two sweet breakfast favorites!
Blueberry Pie Bars with Lattice Crust
With a soft, buttery pie crust, juicy layer of blueberry pie filling, and a gorgeous lattice top, these blueberry bars are a little more dressed up than my jammy mixed berry cobbler bars, but still totally picnic- and party-ready. They’re just perfect when you want all the flavor of blueberry pie without the fuss.
