16 Vintage Desserts That Have Stood the Test of Time (For a Reason!)
Some desserts never go out of style—and for good reason. These 16 vintage treats have been passed down through generations, winning hearts with their timeless flavors and nostalgic charm. From rich chocolate cakes to comforting ice cream, each recipe is a delicious reminder of why the classics still reign supreme. Get ready to fall in love with old-fashioned sweets all over again.
Lemon Pineapple Jell-O with Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping
Lemon Pineapple Jell-O with Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping is a light and refreshing slice of vintage wonderfulness! The deliciously sweet and citrusy stuff can be served as a salad or a dessert and served with or without the chopped walnuts on top.
Vintage Cherry Cake
This homemade Vintage Cherry Chip Layer Cake made from scratch is bursting with sweet cherry flavor and tinted the perfect shade of pink from nothing other than the maraschino cherry juice from the jar! Chopped up maraschino cherries are folded into the batter to make sure the cherry flavor really comes through in this super fun, moist Vintage Cherry Chip Layer Cake that is perfect for almost any celebration!
No-Bake Haystack Cookies
No-bake haystack cookies are a tasty vintage no-bake cookie made with peanut butter, peanuts, butterscotch, and salty chow mein noodles. These retro cookies are beyond easy to make, and they have just the right amount of crunch!
Lime Jello Salad Recipe with Cream Cheese
Lime jello salad is a holiday tradition that has stood the test of time. Make this vintage recipe to add a little sweetness to a heavy, holiday meal.
Old Fashioned Raisin Cake
Spiced old-fashioned raisin cake is a delicious vintage dessert that features juicy boiled raisins and a simple brown sugar frosting! It makes a wonderfully tasty dessert during the fall due to the blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, but is equally enjoyable year-round!
Cherry Winks
Both chewy and crunchy with a buttery cookie base, Cherry Winks are a vintage cookie recipe that deserves some renewed attention. Chopped pecans and cornflakes add to the texture, and chopped maraschino cherries and dates add both color and sweetness. These old-fashioned cookies are sure to be a hit on any cookie platter.
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.
Tropical Pineapple Sponge Cake
This light and fluffy Pineapple Sponge Cake is a vintage dessert that is perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any other spring or summer occasion!
Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings
Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings are made with sweet cinnamon-sugar apples wrapped up in an easy, flaky pastry and baked in a homemade cinnamon syrup. We love them served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Bittersweet Chocolate Bourbon Balls
Bittersweet Chocolate Bourbon balls are a no-bake delight for any time of the year, but especially at the holidays! Made with Oreos, walnuts, Kentucky Bourbon and bittersweet chocolate, I like to dip them in melted chocolate, dust them with unsweetened cocoa or powdered sugar. They make a great gift, an addition to a cookie tray and they are delightful paired with a glass of champagne.
Old Fashioned Strawberry Icebox Cake
Layers of whipped cream, fresh strawberries and graham crackers. This no bake Old Fashioned Strawberry Icebox Cake is summertime dessert perfection!
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake
You’ll love this old-fashioned oatmeal cake because it tastes like an oatmeal creme cookie that was transformed into a cake. Rolled oats enhance the texture of the traditional cake, and when combined with a luscious cream cheese frosting on top of the cake, it is irresistible.
Peppermint Swirl Whoopie Pies
A cool & refreshing winter spin on a traditional Amish cookie, these puffy Peppermint Swirl Whoopie Pies are the perfect blend of chocolate & peppermint!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A real classic! This vintage Pineapple Upside Down Cake has been a favorite for decades, we could even say it has been popular for the past century really. You’ll find this is the Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake you’ll ever make. Just one bite of this homemade pineapple upside-down cake will take you back…way back to the days of yonder. This is one of our best cake recipes you can make without a cake mix. We guarantee your gang will adore it. This recipe makes one round pineapple upside-down cake.
Vintage Oatmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting Recipe
This vintage Oatmeal Cake is like a hug from your grandma. It has all those warm spices you love and the very best part is this amazing frosting. It is a true labor of love that you can taste in each bite.
Tutti-Frutti Ice Cream
As fun to eat as it is to say, this Tutti-Frutti Ice Cream is a vintage favorite that deserves a comeback!
