Craving a little Southern charm? These 20 dessert recipes taste just like Grandma used to make—maybe even better.

In the South, desserts aren’t just an afterthought; they’re the highlight of the meal, and there’s no dessert more classic ...

In the Southern Kitchen series Saving Southern ... which is rich in sugar cane but devoid of fruit trees. Once assembled, a classic caramel cake can withstand the region's stifling humidity ...

Yield: 1 (2-layer) cake. Easier Caramel Icing OK, not everyone is going to go to the trouble. I get that. Here’s an easier version, more like penuche, from “Southern Cakes,” by Nancie ...

If there’s one thing Reese Witherspoon loves as much as sweet tea and a good book, it’s a classic Southern dessert. And when it comes to cake ... get that smooth, caramel-like finish before ...

Yield: 1 (2-layer) cake. Easier Caramel Icing OK, not everyone is going to go to the trouble. I get that. Here’s an easier version, more like penuche, from “Southern Cakes,” by Nancie ...