Dessert Goals…Southern Sweets (You’re Welcome)

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Craving something sweet? Let me take you on a sugar-filled journey through the South with these irresistible desserts. Imagine indulging in a slice of Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake or sinking your teeth into a bite of Sweet Potato Souffle Cupcakes—talk about comfort food! For those who love a rich, gooey finish, a piece of Mississippi Mud Pie or a Derby Pie is sure to hit the spot. Oh, and if you’re a chocolate fan, those Copycat DoubleTree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies? Chef’s kiss! Don’t miss out on these deliciously Southern treats—Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies, Banana Pudding Poke Cake, and more await you!

Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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A close-up of a bundt cake topped with a glossy white glaze. The cake is golden brown with a soft, moist texture, and the glaze is dripping down the sides. It is placed on a wooden surface.
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Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake keeps it simple but delivers big on flavor. Cream cheese adds a rich tang, butter brings the decadence, and two easy steps make it practically effortless. Just add whipped cream and berries, and dessert is served!

Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Sweet Potato Souffle Cupcakes

Sweet Potato Souffle Cupcakes
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Sweet Potato Souffle Cupcakes turn a classic Thanksgiving side into a fun, dessert-worthy treat. With a hint of pineapple, cinnamon, and a toasted marshmallow-pecan topping, they’re like grandma’s casserole in cupcake form.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Souffle Cupcakes

Mississippi Mud Pie

Mississippi Mud Pie
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Mississippi Mud Pie layers fudgy brownie, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream in a crunchy Oreo crust. Decadence on every level—this dessert is pure indulgence!
Get the Recipe: Mississippi Mud Pie

Vintage Watergate Cake

A close-up picture of the side of a pistachio flavored Watergate layer cake with nuts.
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Watergate Cake has been turning heads since the 1950s with its pistachio pudding flavor and signature green hue. Light, fluffy, and beginner-friendly, it’s as easy as it is delicious!

Get the Recipe: Pistachio Cake

Copycat DoubleTree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of chocolate chip cookies sits on a light surface, with one cookie leaning against the stack. Cookie crumbs are scattered nearby, and a glass of milk is partially visible in the background.
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Copycat DoubleTree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies bring the hotel-famous treat straight to your kitchen—no check-in required. Crispy edges, chewy centers, and plenty of rich chocolate chips make these cookies worth the hype.

Get the Recipe: Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies

Derby Pie

Derby Pie
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Kentucky Derby Pie is the perfect blend of pecan pie and chocolate chip cookie, with a gooey, indulgent filling that’ll have you coming back for more. Rich, decadent, and impossible to resist!
Get the Recipe: Derby Pie

Lemon Pound Cake

Lemon Pound Cake
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Lemon Pound Cake is buttery, bright, and bursting with citrusy goodness. Fresh lemon juice and zest give it zing, while a sweet glaze ties it all together. Simple, classic, Southern, and downright irresistible!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pound Cake

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, tender, and stay that way even after baking. With a touch of tangy cream cheese and cocoa, these cookies bring red velvet magic to your dessert game!
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake

Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake
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Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake is as Southern as it is decadent, with every slice drenched in silky chocolate ganache. Sour cream and olive oil keep it unbelievably rich and moist, just like a proper pound cake should be.
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Pineapple and Rum Cupcakes with Boozy Buttercream

Pineapple cupcakes with a buttercream frosting on top.
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Pineapple and Rum Cupcakes with Boozy Buttercream pack all the fun of a tropical cocktail into a perfectly sized treat. Sweet pineapple, rich rum, and a buttery, spiked frosting make these little bakes impossible to resist.

Get the Recipe: Pineapple Cupcakes 

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Tasty Banana Pudding Poke Cake on display
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Banana Pudding Poke Cake is a dessert that’ll satisfy even the sweetest tooth. Light, fluffy, creamy, and just plain yummy—this cake is a crowd-pleaser from the first bite!
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Fluffernutter Cookies

Fluffernutter Cookies
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Fluffernutter Cookies are the ultimate fun treat—soft peanut butter cookies with gooey marshmallow filling. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy a bite!
Get the Recipe: Fluffernutter Cookies

Hummingbird Bundt Cake

A slice of moist cake with chunks of fruit and nuts, topped with a white frosting on a white plate. Nearby, a beige napkin and a fork rest on the table.
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Hummingbird Bundt Cake by Sally’s Baking Recipes brings all the best of a classic Southern cake, with pineapple and a luscious cream cheese frosting that’ll have you going back for more. Sweet, fruity, and perfectly Southern, it’s a dessert that knows how to steal the show.
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Buttered Rum and Candied Sweet Potato Crumb Cake

Buttered Rum and Candied Sweet Potato Crumb Cake, and a Giveaway!
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Buttered Rum and Candied Sweet Potato Crumb Cake is a perfect weekend treat that’ll warm up any kitchen. Spiced with cinnamon and clove, it’s rich, flavorful, and sure to be a family favorite from the first bite.
Get the Recipe: Buttered Rum and Candied Sweet Potato Crumb Cake

Banana Pudding Cookies

A stack of three chewy cookies with white chocolate and visible cookie chunks on a wooden surface. More cookies are scattered in the background. The texture appears soft and gooey.
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Banana Pudding Cookies take chewy to the next level with banana flavor, white chocolate chips, and a buttery base that melts in your mouth. One batch? Not enough—you’ll definitely want to make a double!
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Cookies

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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