50 Southern Desserts We’d Hop on a Plane For

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50 Southern Desserts We’d Hop on a Plane For1/49 Hummingbird Cake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hummingbird Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable dessert for any celebration and is lovely with a summer meal. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey 2/49 Coca-Cola Cake 79 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings

Our rich version does the tradition proud

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We live in Coca-Cola country, where everyone loves a chocolaty, moist sheet cake made with the iconic soft drink. Our rich version does the tradition proud. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia 3/49 Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour. We loved the result. —Paul Falduto, Efland, North Carolina 4/49 White Texas Sheet Cake 109 Reviews Test

This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead

Kitchen Approved JoJO Baccam for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced this deliciously rich sheet cake to me. With its creamy frosting and light almond flavor, no one can stop at just one piece! —Joanie Ward, Brownsburg, Indiana 5/49 Down South Sweet Tea Cake Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I think this recipe combines two

of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans!

of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans! Using a cake mix simplifies prep and helps ease the holiday time crunch. —Melissa Millwood, Lyman, South Carolina 6/49 Mississippi Mud Cake 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake features a fudgy brownielike base topped with marshmallow creme and a nutty frosting. Serve big slices with glasses of cold milk or steaming mugs of coffee. —Tammi Simpson, Greensburg, Kentucky 7/49 Butterscotch Pie 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME

They’re a traditional part of breakfast in New Orleans

Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pie’s filling is like creamy pudding and is crowned with golden peaks of meringue. —Cary Letsche, Brandenton, Florida 8/49 Beignets 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved New Orleans Beignets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet French doughnuts, inspired by the ones found in Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, are square instead of round and have no hole in the middle. They’re a traditional part of breakfast in New Orleans.

If you can’t find Key lime juice, regular lime juice works just fine

—Beth Dawson, Jackson, Louisiana 9/49 Key Lime Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can’t find Key lime juice, regular lime juice works just fine. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 10/49 Banana Skillet Upside-Down Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Skillet Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother gave me my

first cast iron skillet, and I’ve been cooking and baking with it ever since

first cast iron skillet, and I’ve been cooking and baking with it ever since. Sometimes I add drained maraschino cherries to this banana skillet dessert and serve it with a ice cream. —Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee 11/49 Red Velvet Cake 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvets I’ve had; the icing is as light as snow. For quicker assembly,

Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until I was happy with it

you can leave the layers untrimmed and simply frost the top and side of the cake with icing. —Kathryn Davison, Charlotte, North Carolina 12/49 French Silk Pie 50 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first made French silk pie when I was in high school. Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until I was happy with it. Now it’s one of my husband’s favorites. —Lisa Francis, Elba, Alabama 13/49 Bananas Foster Sundaes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have wonderful memories of eating bananas Foster in New Orleans, and as a dietitian, wanted to find a healthier version. I combined the best of two recipes and added my own tweaks to create this southern treat. —Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina 14/49 Butter Pecan Cake 36 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butter Pecan Cake Recipe photo by Sonia Bozzo for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pecans and butter give this cake the

same irresistible flavor as the ever-popular butter pecan ice cream flavor

same irresistible flavor as the ever-popular butter pecan ice cream flavor. —Becky Miller, Tallahassee, Florida 15/49 Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this dessert absolutely irresistible. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas 16/49 Banana Pudding 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

He’s a true southern boy!

I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia 17/49 Lane Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Lane Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I just love this southern-style dessert, and so do dinner guests. With pecans, cherries and raisins in the filling and topping, this version reminds me of a fruitcake—only so much better! —Mabel Parvi, Ridgefield, Washington 18/49 Chocolate Chess Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my mother’s go-to recipes. It’s a yummy spin on the classic chocolate chess pie.

Mom’s yummy cobbler is a truly wonderful finale to any meal

— Ann Dickens, Nixa, Missouri 19/49 Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mom’s yummy cobbler is a truly wonderful finale to any meal. This family favorite is sweet and tart, chock-full of berries and rhubarb, and the thick crust is so easy to make. —Susan Emery, Everett, Washington 20/49 Old-Time Buttermilk Pie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother and grandmother

I did the same, and now our children make it too!

made this pie with buttermilk and eggs from our farm and set it on the tables at church meetings and social gatherings. I did the same, and now our children make it too! —Kate Mathews, Shreveport, Louisiana 21/49 Lemon Curd Cheesecake 1 Review Lemon Curd Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely. The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavor. —Becky West, Statesboro, Georgia 22/49 Chocolate Pudding 132 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade

I usually top it with M&M’s

Chocolate Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to whip up with pantry staples. I usually top it with M&M’s. My husband prefers whipped topping, and our daughter loves to dip fresh strawberries in hers. —Carrina Cooper, McAlpin, Florida 23/49 Hot Milk Cake 216 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Milk Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple, old-fashioned milk cake tastes

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