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If there’s one thing southern cooks know how to make, it’s a good old-fashioned dessert. Many of these recipes are the kind of vintage desserts that have been passed down through generations, and they make an appearance at Sunday dinner and potlucks over and over again. From classic cakes, to southern pie recipes, and more, these 8 recipes are some of the best desserts ever made in southern kitchens.
8 Old-Fashioned Southern Desserts
Southern Pound Cake – This might just look like your average pound cake, but it’s actually one of the best recipes you’ll ever try. With flavors of lemon and almond, nothing beats this super moist southern dessert.
Shortcut Butter Rolls – Butter rolls are one of those classic southern desserts you simply can’t resist. This shortcut recipe uses crescent rolls, so they come together super fast.
Preacher Cake -This is called preacher cake because, as the story goes, it’s a quick dessert that one could throw together when they saw the preacher coming down the road for a visit.
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake – This delicious oatmeal cake has a broiled frosting on top that’s to-die-for. Old-fashioned southern desserts don’t get much better than this one.
Southern Comfort Hummingbird Cake – A list of southern desserts wouldn’t be complete without hummingbird cake! This layered cake recipe includes pineapple, bananas and pecans.
Pig Cake – Although we’re unsure why this is called Pig Cake, it has been served at potlucks for years! Make a big pan of this cake to bring to any social function, and everyone will be asking for the recipe.
Nana’s Fried Apple Hand Pies – Southern desserts like this one have a way of reminding you of your childhood, when you were helping out in your grandmother’s kitchen. These apple hand pies are simple and delicious.
Grandmother’s Divinity — Divinity candy is a southern classic that’s often served around the holidays. This fluffy, cloud-like candy is delicious no matter what time of year you make it.
What’s your favorite old-fashioned southern recipe?
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I’m back home for spring break, but just looking at these pictures make me miss being at school in the South! The recipes look mouth-wateringly delicious, and I can’t wait to try them out. Thank you for compiling so many great ideas in one post–some even look easy enough to make in my dorm room!
These look so delicious! My stomach is growling just looking at the pictures. I think one of my favorite southern desserts is a honeybun cake my friend’s mother always makes. It tastes just like a honeybun roll. I always get psyched to go over to his house for dinner because I know she’ll probably cook it and send me home with some as well. It also makes an amazing breakfast with a strong cup of coffee.
MMmmmm…. how about pecan pie?
My mouth is watering. As a student studying abroad in Spain, I have had my fair share of delicious European desserts, but there’s nothing quite like the taste of home. The Southern Comfort Hummingbird Cake looks especially delicious. My mother, sister, and I are always looking for unique dishes to bring to pot lucks and family parties, a dessert with this many indulgent flavors is sure to be a hit!
I once saw arecipe for a sweet potato Clobber,it was in a magazine featuring Alabama foods from a Church picnic .Some one misplaced it before I got to copy the recipe.
I hope someone knows about this and will share withe.
I remember the potatoes were sliced thin ,they were sliced raw.