A Southern Grandma's Sweet Recipes That will Take you Back in Time

Get ready to take a delicious trip down memory lane with these sweet recipes straight from a Southern grandma’s kitchen. These timeless treats are packed with nostalgia and flavor, just like Grandma used to make. Whether you’re craving a classic pie or a comforting cobbler, these desserts are sure to bring back fond memories.

Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe

A close-up of a peach cobbler served in a dark baking dish. The cobbler, a southern dessert classic, has golden-brown crusts and visible peach slices. Two scoops of melting vanilla ice cream are placed on top, with a silver spoon resting beside them. — Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

No mixer is needed for this simple peach cake. Melted butter in the baking dish creates a fabulous crust.
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Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake

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Kentucky Butter Cake is a Southern staple thanks to its tender crumb that’s soaked in a sweet butter sauce while still warm.
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Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

This chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor.
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Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries

With a soft crumb and fruit topping, this Fresh Peach Buckle recipe is a cross between a coffee cake and a cobbler.
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Effortless Cherry Dump Cake

As delicious as it is easy to make, this Cherry Dump Cake is made with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a box of yellow cake mix.
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Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

Baked to perfection, this Peach Bread Pudding combines soft, moist bread cubes with juicy peaches for a magical spin on a classic dessert.
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Homemade Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust

This peach cobbler with pie crust is packed with sweet peaches, brown sugar, and warm spices and then baked until mouthwatering perfection.
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The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

A close-up of a dish filled with creamy banana pudding topped with crushed vanilla wafers. A spoon is partially submerged in the pudding, scooping some into a nearby small bowl, also containing the dessert. The tray and marble background are partially visible. — The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies, this Banana Pudding is an instant classic.
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Fresh Custard Based Peach Ice Cream

This homemade peach ice cream recipe is a blissfully cold, creamy delight featuring one of the best flavors summer has to offer.
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Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and lemon Cool Whip frosting.

Creamy Sorbet With Fresh Peaches

This light and refreshing Peach Sorbet is made with ripe summer peaches and only takes 20 minutes to make!
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Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

This comforting and creamy rice pudding is more like a rich vanilla custard that’s topped with next level bourbon-soaked raisins.
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Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate

This Strawberry Mousse recipe has the creamiest texture and tons of fresh strawberry flavor. It’s like scooping up little pink clouds!
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Dreamy No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake

This Strawberry Angel Food Cake has all the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with a layered fluffy jello twist.
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Homemade Custard With Fresh Blackberries

Cool down this summer with a creamy homemade blackberry ice cream recipe made with one of the season’s greatest berries.
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Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

This is a simple from-scratch recipe for blueberry bundt cake. With blueberries in every bite and a cream cheese frosting, what’s not to love!
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A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
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Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

No Bake Banana Split Cake has layers of sweet buttery crust, creamy filling, juicy fruit, and classic sundae toppings made in an easy 9×13 pan.
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Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie

This rich and decadent Brownie Pie has a soft, moist, and chewy brownie filling—with the unexpected touch of toasted pecans!
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No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is an easy recipe that makes a gorgeous dessert with a rich filling and buttery crust.
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Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
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Berry Cream Cheese Pie

With its buttery crust, robust berry flavor, and creamy filling, this Cream Cheese Pie is perfect for any occasion and is easy enough for first-time bakers to tackle.
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Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

With their signature nutty flavor and extra sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Cookies are a crispy delight.
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Augusta National Moist And Buttery Pound Cake Recipe

This easy Augusta National Moist and Buttery Pound Cake Recipe has a creamy soft, dense texture perfect for soaking up fresh, juicy strawberries.
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Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows

These Mississippi Mud Brownies have three distinct layers: a rich brownie bottom topped with marshmallows and a decadent chocolate frosting.
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My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

Inspired by Paula Deen, this Gooey Butter Cake has a tender crumb, super-soft filling, and rich butter flavor that lives up to its name.
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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars with a baked on strawberry topping are just the thing for your next party or gathering.
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Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese

This banana pudding recipe with cream cheese (or Marscapone!) is even better than the classic. The yummiest, easiest homemade pudding recipe!
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