This regional gem is practically the definition of ‘tried and true.’ The Hummingbird Cake was first submitted to Southern ...

In the 1980s, simple was for suckers, and decadence ruled supreme. There was a surge in dessert recipes with the name "mud" ...

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 2–3 minutes, then blend in the vegetable oil. Beat in ...

These cakes are downright gorgeous—and taste just as good as they look. From perfectly honed classics to brand-new ...

Burnt leather cake manages to balance deep caramel bitterness with buttery sweetness for a flavor that’s rich but not cloying.

Kim Nelson's new cookbook has cakes and so much more! Daisy Cakes started as a small business idea and thanks to one sweet investment has become a recipe for success. When Kim Nelson presented her ...

In “Southern Sugar” (Gibbs Smith), Belinda Smith-Sullivan has recipes for the cakes, pies, cookies and candies that grace tables across the South. She has recipes for hummingbird cake, red velvet cake ...

The most famous rock 'n' roller of all time loved a Southern twist on this traditional baked dessert, and you'll probably love it too.

Some desserts are born out of thrift and simplicity, and Texas Tornado Cake — also fondly known as “do nothing cake”— is one of them. This retro Southern recipe dates back to church cookbooks and ...

Chef Michelle Weaver makes classic Southern shrimp and grits, crab cakes, deviled eggs and hummingbird cheesecake for the Charleston Wine + Food festival. I like to watch people eat this dish as much ...