White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years. This towering four-layer ...

Layers of whipped cream and Girl Scout Samoas Cookies soften into a rich, caramel-coconut cake that tastes just like your favorite cookie—no oven required. Get the recipe for Samoas Icebox Cake.

Burnt Sugar Cake is more than a vintage dessert; it is a powerful symbol of Black Southern culinary heritage. Once nearly ...

The chef-owners at Cherie’s Southern Kitchen, Jackie’s Place and Burdell take inspiration from the rich, comforting recipes passed down through their families.

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You were likely in your grandmother's kitchen when you learned that the secret to this rich and moist cake is a Southern staple. Mayonnaise gives this cake a velvety crumb and intense chocolate flavor ...

Do Fat Tuesday proud with these easy and delicious apps, mains, desserts, and more—perfect for Mardi Gras and all Carnival long.

Walking into Southern Sweets Bakery feels like stepping straight into your grandmother’s kitchen, where the comforting aroma ...

There are moments when you stumble upon a place that feels like a secret treasure, and my recent visit to Cheesecakes by Alex ...

In a world increasingly dominated by national chains and Instagram-optimized eateries, Paw Paw Patch stands as a testament to the staying power of authenticity. No filter can improve on the golden ...

From Yard House to Commander’s Palace, pastry chefs share the best restaurants for moist, indulgent bread pudding worth ordering.

Chickens, a few goats, a small flock of sheep and lots of vegetables growing, plus an endless string of hard knocks, mistakes ...