Classic Chocolate Cake (Rich, Moist & Truly Timeless)

Ingredients Chocolate Cake Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 1 cup hot water 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream … Read more

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing (Ultra-Moist & Bakery-Style)

Ingredients Cake Ingredients 2 boxes Duncan Hines Golden Recipe Cake Mix 6 large eggs, room temperature 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 (1 fl oz) bottles red food coloring Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 16 oz confectioners sugar Optional: chopped pecans Instructions   … Read more

Southern-Style Hamburger Steak

Ingredients For the Hamburger Steaks 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred) ½ cup breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For the Onion Gravy 2 large onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef broth 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and black pepper, to … Read more

Amish White Bread (Soft, Fluffy & Old-Fashioned)

Ingredients 2 cups warm water (110°F / 43°C) ⅔ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed) Instructions   see continuation on next page    

Sweet Potato Pie – Full Detailed Recipe

Ingredients For the Pie Filling: 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 large sweet potatoes) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 large eggs 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade) Instructions   see continuation on next page    

Lemon 7UP Cake – Ultra-Moist Citrus Bundt Cake with Classic Southern Flavor

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened3 cups granulated sugar5 large eggs, room temperature3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup 7UP soda (not diet)1 tbsp fresh lemon juice1 tbsp lemon zest1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt Lemon Glaze (optional):1 1/2 cups powdered sugar2–3 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp 7UP soda Instructions   see continuation on next page    

Banana Pudding Layered Dessert – A Southern Classic with a Creamy Twist

Ingredients For the pudding layer: 1 (5.1 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix 2 ¾ cups cold whole milk For the cream cheese layer: 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For the whipped cream: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Additional layers: 1 box … Read more

Pineapple Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Pineapple Glaze – Moist Tropical Southern Pound Cake

Ingredients For the Pound Cake: 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup shortening (or replace with butter) 6 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup sour cream 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well-drained 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon pineapple extract (optional but recommended) ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Optional Pineapple Glaze:   1 ½ cups powdered … Read more