From German chocolate cake to buttermilk pie to peach cobbler and so many more, the South is home to some pretty iconic desserts.
Whether you're craving something richly sweet or filled with fruit or something that's chocolate-on-chocolate-on-chocolate, the South has it. Of course, when it comes to dessert, the hardest part is choosing just one. That's why we decided to share some recipes for some of the desserts Southerners love them most. So you can make one of 'em at home to share with family and friends (or sneakily eat alone while hiding in the pantry. Hey, no judgement here.)
Here are 12 dessert recipes Southerners will love.
German Chocolate Cake
Even if you don't love chocolate, it's hard not to like German chocolate cake, which is probably why it's one of the most iconic Southern desserts out there. This recipe by the Old School Soul Food YouTube page will show you exactly how to make it -- from the classic coconut and pecan filling to the light and fluffy sponges.
Buttermilk Pie
Buttermilk Pie might not be all that common elsewhere, but in the South, the custard-based pie is a popular pick when it comes time for dessert to be served. With this recipe from the Food Wishes YouTube page, you can try whipping up one the next time you're craving something sweet that also happens to be creamy, buttery and delicious.
Texas Sheet Cake
Looking for a delicious dessert you can make quick and will feed a crowd? Go for a Texas sheet cake with this recipe from the Allrecipes YouTube page. It's a chocolate lover's dream and puts a spin on the classic by using walnuts, instead of the usual pecans, in the topping for a little more crunch.
Sock It To Me Cake
You can't go wrong with sock it to me cake, and this recipe featured on the Cara's Recipes YouTube page is proof of that. The old-fashioned Sock cake is easy to make and uses simple ingredients and features a cinnamon, brown sugar and nut streusel for a flavor that is perfectly sweet.
Mississippi Mud Cake
Mississippi Mud Cake might be the most decadent Southern dessert out there, which is likely why it also happens to be one of the most popular too. This recipe from Preppy Kitchen will show you an easy way to make the gooey chocolate cake that's topped with marshmallows, pecans and chocolate icing.
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Everyone has a different way of making banana pudding, and this recipe for the classic Southern dessert featured on the Delish YouTube page is one of 'em. It features simple ingredients and easy to follow instructions. Honestly, the hardest part is waiting the three hours it needs to refrigerate without sneaking a bite.
Coca-Cola Cake
Southerners love Coca-Cola, so of course we had to go and put it in a cake. This recipe for classic Coca-Cola cake by the Life, Love and Sugar YouTube page guides you through how to make it step-by-step so you end up with a rich, soft chocolate cake that’s full of flavor.
Hummingbird Cake
Hummingbird cake is an indulgent dessert the South has become known for, so of course we had to include it. With this recipe from Joy of Baking, you can learn how to make the sugary rich cake that features pecans, cinnamon, pineapple, bananas, cream cheese frosting and more.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple upside-down cake isn't just one of the tastiest desserts out there -- it's one of the easiest (and most fun) to make. With this recipe from the Betty Crocker YouTube page and a few simple ingredients, all you need is 15 minutes and you'll have a cake that's almost too pretty to eat -- hey, we said almost.
Coconut Cake
Coconut cake somehow manages to be creamy and light, but with plenty of unique texture too, making it a favorite among many Southerners. This recipe from the Divas Can Cook YouTube page, you can learn how to make a easy vanilla coconut cake with coconut cream cheese frosting that's as sweet as it is fluffy.
Lane Cake
For a dessert that is as sweet as it is Southern, give this recipe for Lane Cake by The Oh Yum with Anna Olson YouTube page a try. It features raisins, coconut, pecans, candied oranges and more for a light and fluffy cake that is all kinds of delicious and is packed with its own unique flavor.
Peach Cobbler
We couldn't talk about desserts Southerners love without including peach cobbler now, could we? This recipe by the Island Vibe Cooking YouTube page is a quick and easy guide to making a peach cobbler that is equal parts light and fluffy and ooey-gooey good, guaranteeing the whole family will love it.
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