From caramel-drizzled pound cake to gooey Mississippi mud bars and warm biscuit-topped cobblers, these Southern comfort desserts are like a hug on a plate. They’re rich, nostalgic, and always the first to vanish at potlucks and Sunday suppers. Whether you’re craving something creamy, cakey, or loaded with pecans, these tried-and-true sweets bring that “bless your heart” warmth every time. Go on—make one, and watch folks come running.

Classic Sour Cream Pound Cake Inspired by Augusta National

Classic Sour Cream Pound Cake Inspired by Augusta National. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Augusta National’s sour cream pound cake is rich, buttery, and perfectly moist—an easy, elegant dessert that’s always a hit at gatherings or family dinners.
Get the Recipe: Classic Sour Cream Pound Cake Inspired by Augusta National

Banana Pudding Brownies with Layers of Vanilla and Cream

Banana Pudding Brownies with Layers of Vanilla and Cream. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Banana Pudding Brownies are a handheld twist on the classic dessert, layered with banana bread, pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafers for nostalgic flavor in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Brownies with Layers of Vanilla and Cream

Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Ready in Minutes

Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Ready in Minutes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bisquick Peach Cobbler is a quick, golden dessert made with juicy peaches and a simple batter—perfect for weeknight treats or easy entertaining.
Get the Recipe: Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Ready in Minutes

Southern-Style Fried Apples with Cinnamon Sugar

Southern-Style Fried Apples with Cinnamon Sugar. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Southern Fried Apples are tender and sweet, cooked in a buttery cinnamon-sugar glaze. Enjoy them as a cozy side dish or served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Southern-Style Fried Apples with Cinnamon Sugar

Easy Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup – Rich and Nutty

Easy Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup – Rich and Nutty. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This pecan pie skips the corn syrup without sacrificing flavor. Easy to make and full of rich, nutty sweetness—it’s a simpler twist on a Southern classic.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup – Rich and Nutty

Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Store-Bought Crust

Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Store-Bought Crust. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Old-fashioned peach cobbler is made with juicy peaches, warm spices, and a buttery crust—an easy, comforting dessert perfect for casual meals or Sunday suppers.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Store-Bought Crust

Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Buttery Graham Cracker Crust

Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Buttery Graham Cracker Crust. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust is creamy, smooth, and full of classic fall spices. It’s the easy alternative that turned into a new family tradition.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Buttery Graham Cracker Crust

Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix and Fall Spices

Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix and Fall Spices. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Apple cobbler with cake mix is a warm and cozy dessert packed with fall flavor. Just a few ingredients and minimal prep make it a favorite for hosting or weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix and Fall Spices

No-Bake Creamy Orange Jello Pie

No-Bake Creamy Orange Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Orange pie with Jell-O is light, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Made with just a few ingredients, this no-bake dessert is perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Creamy Orange Jello Pie

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Made Easy with Cake Mix

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Made Easy with Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pineapple upside-down cake with cake mix is a sweet and buttery classic topped with golden caramelized fruit—simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Upside Down Cake Made Easy with Cake Mix

Simple Cherry Dump Cake with Creamy Layers

Simple Cherry Dump Cake with Creamy Layers. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cherry Dump Cake is part cobbler, part cheesecake, layered with pie filling, cream cheese, and golden cake—serve warm with ice cream for a decadent finish.
Get the Recipe: Simple Cherry Dump Cake with Creamy Layers

Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake is a nostalgic treat with tender biscuits, sweet strawberries, and whipped cream—a quick dessert perfect for summer get-togethers.
Get the Recipe: Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Golden Cake Topping

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Golden Cake Topping. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock Pot Peach Cobbler with cake mix is a low-effort, high-reward dessert with tender peaches, warm cinnamon, and a golden topping—ideal for potlucks or family meals.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Golden Cake Topping

Moist and Fudgy Chocolate Cake Brownies

Moist and Fudgy Chocolate Cake Brownies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These chocolate cake brownies are moist, rich, and packed with dark chocolate flavor—a dream come true for any chocolate lover.
Get the Recipe: Moist and Fudgy Chocolate Cake Brownies

No-Bake Black Forest Cherry Pie with Jello Twist

No-Bake Black Forest Cherry Pie with Jello Twist. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Black Forest Cherry Jell-O Pie combines the classic cake’s chocolate-cherry flavor with a light, creamy twist in a cool, easy-to-make dessert.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Black Forest Cherry Pie with Jello Twist

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Warm Spices and Pecans

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Warm Spices and Pecans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pumpkin Dump Cake is a warm, spiced dessert layered with pumpkin puree, cake mix, and chopped pecans—a cozy fall favorite that’s easy and indulgent.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Warm Spices and Pecans

No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert

No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Strawberry Angel Food Cake is a light and fruity no-bake dessert made with whipped topping, strawberry Jell-O, and fresh berries—great for summer celebrations.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert

Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Compote for Breakfast or Dessert

Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Compote for Breakfast or Dessert. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Apple compote is a simple stovetop dish that fills the kitchen with the scent of cinnamon and sweet apples. Serve it for breakfast or dessert on chilly mornings.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Compote for Breakfast or Dessert

Lemon Jello Poke Cake with Whipped Frosting

Lemon Jello Poke Cake with Whipped Frosting. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Lemon Poke Cake is a bright, citrusy dessert with ribbons of lemon Jell-O soaked into vanilla cake and topped with lemony Cool Whip frosting and fresh mint.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Jello Poke Cake with Whipped Frosting

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie (No-Bake Treat)

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie (No-Bake Treat). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jell-O Pie is a no-bake dessert that layers chocolate cookie crust, whipped strawberry filling, and sweet chocolate flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie (No-Bake Treat)

Southern Caramel Layer Cake with Toasted Pecans

Southern Caramel Layer Cake with Toasted Pecans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Caramel cake is a Southern favorite with moist layers and rich homemade caramel frosting—a decadent choice for celebrations and special occasions.
Get the Recipe: Southern Caramel Layer Cake with Toasted Pecans

Chocolate Chip Biscuits – A Sweet Southern Twist

Chocolate Chip Biscuits – A Sweet Southern Twist. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chocolate Chip Biscuits are a playful spin on a classic, blending buttery, fluffy biscuits with melty chocolate chips—perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Biscuits – A Sweet Southern Twist

Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake with Marshmallows on Top

Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake with Marshmallows on Top. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Coca-Cola Cake is a rich chocolate cake topped with gooey marshmallows and fudge frosting. A nostalgic Southern dessert with a fizzy twist.
Get the Recipe: Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake with Marshmallows on Top

Peach Cobbler Cake – A Simple Southern Favorite

Peach Cobbler Cake – A Simple Southern Favorite. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Peach Cobbler Cake is a rustic dessert with juicy peaches baked into a soft cake base—a simple and charming Southern treat.
Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Cake – A Simple Southern Favorite

Crackly Crust Peach Cobbler with Caramelized Topping

Crackly Crust Peach Cobbler with Caramelized Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Classic peach cobbler features syrupy peaches under a golden, crisp crust. A timeless Southern dessert best enjoyed warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Crackly Crust Peach Cobbler with Caramelized Topping

Banana Cream Pie with Walnut Crust and Custard Filling

Banana Cream Pie with Walnut Crust and Custard Filling. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Banana Cream Pie is a classic Southern favorite made with layers of fresh bananas, creamy custard, and whipped topping in a flaky crust—perfect for family occasions.
Get the Recipe: Banana Cream Pie with Walnut Crust and Custard Filling

Buttermilk Biscuit-Topped Southern Peach Cobbler

Buttermilk Biscuit-Topped Southern Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Peach Cobbler with Biscuits combines juicy peaches and syrupy goodness under a golden biscuit topping—a rustic, cozy dessert ideal for summer gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuit-Topped Southern Peach Cobbler

Layered Southern Possum Pie with Pecan Crust

Layered Southern Possum Pie with Pecan Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Possum Pie is a layered Southern dessert with pecan crust, chocolate pudding, cream cheese filling, and whipped topping—a rich and playful treat for potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Layered Southern Possum Pie with Pecan Crust

Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie Made Easy

Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie Made Easy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Buttermilk Pie is a simple, creamy Southern dessert with a custard-like filling and tangy flavor—nostalgic and perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie Made Easy

Old-Fashioned Chess Pie with Raisins and Nuts

Old-Fashioned Chess Pie with Raisins and Nuts. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This old-fashioned Chess Pie is rich and creamy with raisins and nuts, based on a beloved 1952 family recipe—sweet, simple, and full of nostalgia.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chess Pie with Raisins and Nuts

Rich Mississippi Mud Cake with Fudge Frosting

Rich Mississippi Mud Cake with Fudge Frosting. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This fudgy chocolate cake is layered with marshmallow creme and rich chocolate frosting—an indulgent Southern dessert made for chocolate lovers.
Get the Recipe: Rich Mississippi Mud Cake with Fudge Frosting

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Recipes My Mom Got From Grandma That Are Our Favorites Today

Two bowls of creamy chicken pot pie soup with vegetables, each topped with three golden biscuits, sit on a wooden board next to a black and white checkered towel. A spoon rests in one bowl.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup Image Credit: Intentional Hospiality

There’s just something about a recipe that’s been handed down through generations—it hits differently. From creamy chicken and dumplings to sweet potato cornbread and Grandma’s peach cobbler, these dishes carry the flavor and the feeling.

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