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Mississippi Mud Cake
Mississippi Mud Cake is a decadent, rich chocolate dessert famous for its gooey texture and fudgy frosting. The mini marshmallows melt into the batter as it bakes, adding a delightful surprise with every bite. Ingredients: IngredientAmountAll-purpose flour1 cupMini marshmallows½ cupConfectioners’ sugar16 ozWhole milk½ cupUnsalted butter½ cupUnsweetened cocoa powder¼ cupVanilla extract1 teaspoon Instructions: Prepare the Cake:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a bowl, mix the flour with the mini marshmallows. Prepare your preferred chocolate cake batter, then gently fold in the marshmallow mixture. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake:Bake for…
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My Mississippi friend introduced me to this recipe! Instant hit!
This Mississippi Mud Pie is a luscious, multi-layered Southern dessert. It boasts a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich flourless chocolate cake layer, a smooth homemade chocolate pudding, and a light, fluffy whipped cream topping. Mississippi Mud Pie Ingredients: For the Graham Cracker Crust: IngredientAmountGraham Cracker Sheets16 full sheets (about 2¼ cups crumbs)Unsalted Butter, melted½ cupGranulated Sugar3 tablespoons For the Flourless Chocolate Cake Layer: IngredientAmountBittersweet Chocolate, chopped6 ouncesUnsalted Butter¼ cupWater¼ cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder1 tablespoonSalt¼ teaspoonVanilla Extract1 tablespoonLarge Eggs, separated6Granulated Sugar1 cup (divided) For the Chocolate Pudding Layer: IngredientAmountGranulated Sugar1 cupCornstarch3 tablespoonsUnsweetened Cocoa Powder¼ cupSalt½ teaspoonMilk (2% or whole)1¼ cupsHeavy Cream1¼…
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My grandmother used to make these cookies but I never got the recipe from her
These Florentine Lace Cookies are delicate, elegant, and wonderfully chewy. They bake into thin, lacy rounds that can be left flat or gently curved, then sandwiched with a luscious chocolate ganache filling. Florentine Lace Cookies Ingredients: For the Cookies: IngredientAmountUnsalted Butter½ cupPacked Light Brown Sugar½ cupLight Corn Syrup or Honey1 teaspoonAlmond Flour¾ cupFine Salt¼ teaspoonVanilla Extract1 teaspoonLarge Egg White1 For the Filling: IngredientAmountDark, Milk, or White Chocolate Chips8 ouncesHeavy Cream⅓ cupVanilla Extract1 teaspoon Instructions: Making the Cookies: Step 1: Preheat Oven (5 minutes):Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone…
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Put fruit and cake mix in a crock pot. When it’s done you’ll want to eat it all
This Cherry Dump Cake is an effortless, hands-free dessert perfect for the slow cooker. Just “dump” the ingredients—cherry filling, yellow cake mix, and butter—into the cooker, then relax while it cooks. The end result is a warm, gooey cherry base topped with a rich, cake-like crust. Cherry Dump Cake: Slow Cooker Simplicity Ingredients: IngredientAmountCanned Cherry Pie Filling1 large can (21 oz)Yellow Cake Mix1 box (15.25 oz)Unsalted Butter, melted1 stick (½ cup) Optional — Homemade Cherry Filling: IngredientAmountPitted Cherries (fresh or frozen)4 cupsGranulated Sugar1 cupCornstarch3 tablespoonsLemon Juice1 tablespoon Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker (choose filling): Using canned filling: Pour…
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Soft and Fluffy Cinnamon-Walnut Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
A timeless, cozy recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls—ideal for a warm breakfast or a sweet afternoon indulgence. Ingredients IngredientQuantityAll-purpose flour3 cupsGranulated sugar¼ cupBaking powder2 tablespoonsSalt1 teaspoonUnsalted butter, softened⅓ cupLarge egg1Milk1½ cupsGround cinnamon4–5 tablespoonsPacked brown sugar2 cupsSoftened butter¾ cup Instructions Make the Dough:In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring until a soft dough forms. Roll Out the Dough:On a lightly floured surface, roll…
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When I was getting the ingredients together, my family thought I’d lost my mind.
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits: Flaky Layers of Deliciousness These biscuits are a Southern staple, known for their tender interiors and golden, flaky layers. Cold butter and a simple folding technique are the secrets to biscuit perfection—ideal for breakfast spreads, hearty dinners, or a smear of jam. Ingredients IngredientQuantityAll-purpose flour2 cupsBaking powder2 teaspoonsSalt1 teaspoonBaking soda¼ teaspoonUnsalted butter (cold, sliced)7 tablespoonsCold buttermilk¾ cupExtra buttermilk (for brushing)2 tablespoons Instructions Step 1: Preheat the Oven (10 minutes) Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat to prevent sticking. Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients (2 minutes) In…
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My Southern mama passed this to me, and my kids are crazy over it!
Southern Coca Cola Cake A Southern classic with deep chocolate flavor, fizzy charm, and gooey marshmallow goodness. This moist, decadent sheet cake gets its signature flavor from Coca Cola, which is used both in the batter and the luscious chocolate glaze. Topped while warm with a pourable frosting and optionally sprinkled with pecans, it’s a time-honored Southern treat that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Ingredients For the Cake: IngredientAmountAll-purpose flour2 cupsGranulated sugar2 cupsBaking soda1 teaspoonSalt½ teaspoonUnsalted butter1 cupUnsweetened cocoa powder¼ cupCoca Cola1 cupButtermilk½ cupLarge eggs2Vanilla extract1 teaspoonMini marshmallows1½ cups For the Frosting: IngredientAmountUnsalted butter½ cupUnsweetened cocoa powder¼ cupCoca Cola½ cupConfectioners’ sugar4 cupsVanilla…
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Been making this dish for 40 plus years! A family favorite. All my kids requested the recipe when they got their own places and now make it for their kids.
Creamed Chipped Beef: A Classic with Rich Comfort This nostalgic dish, affectionately nicknamed “S.O.S.” or “Sh*t on a Shingle,” is a creamy, savory favorite made with tender dried beef in a smooth, buttery white sauce. Served traditionally over toast or biscuits, it’s the ultimate in simple, hearty comfort food. Ingredients For the Creamed Chipped Beef: IngredientAmountPurposeUnsalted Butter¼ cupForms the rich baseAll-Purpose Flour¼ cupUsed to thicken the sauceWhole Milk2 cupsCreates the creamy textureDried Beef1 cupThinly sliced or chippedSalt & Black PepperTo tasteSeasoning to balance flavorsCayenne PepperPinch (optional)Adds a subtle heat For Serving: IngredientUseToast or BiscuitsThe classic base for serving Instructions Step…
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OMG, we ate wayyyyy too much of this! It was just too good to stop. This recipe is a KEEPER! grandma just said
Orange Dreamsicle Salad (Fluffy Retro Dessert)A nostalgic, creamy, and citrusy no-bake dessert, this Orange Dreamsicle Salad brings back the taste of the classic frozen treat with a blend of orange gelatin, vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, juicy mandarin oranges, and sweet mini marshmallows. Ingredients: IngredientAmountOrange-flavored gelatin1 standard boxInstant vanilla pudding mix1 standard boxBoiling water1 cupCold water½ cupWhipped topping (Cool Whip)8 oz. containerMandarin oranges (drained)1 can (14 oz.)Mini marshmallows1 cup Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Gelatin Base (5 minutes)In a large mixing bowl, add the orange gelatin and vanilla pudding powders. Pour in the hot boiling water and whisk until the…
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I Love My Biker Father More Than Anything But What He Did On My Wedding Day Destroyed Me
My name’s Olivia Mitchell, and I’m twenty. I’ve been riding since I was eight—sitting on the tank of Dad’s 1987 Harley Softail while he handled the throttle and clutch. People always warned it was dangerous. Mom left us when I was six, screaming that she wouldn’t watch her daughter die on a motorcycle. But Dad was different. He never put me in danger. He taught me respect for the road, for the machine, for freedom. By sixteen, I had my own bike—a Honda Shadow 750 that Dad and I rebuilt together over two years in our garage. That bike became…
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