There's something special about old-fashioned desserts that takes us back to simpler times and cherished memories. Whether it's a classic pie, a timeless cake, or a nostalgic pudding, these treats have a way of bringing comfort and joy. In this article, we'll take you on a sweet journey through 15 beloved old-fashioned desserts that have stood the test of time. Perfect for any occasion, these desserts are sure to delight both young and old alike.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
One of the easiest cakes you'll ever bake, this old-fashioned one bowl chocolate mayonnaise cake needs only 7 ingredients and no butter or eggs!
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Lofthouse Cookies Recipe
This copycat Lofthouse cookie recipe is based on the original ingredients. They are soft, cakey and topped in sweet pink buttercream frosting.
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Confetti Squares
Peanut butter butterscotch confetti squares with coloured marshmallows are a great sweet treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Old-Fashioned Chess Pie
This classic Southern chess pie is irresistibly buttery and sweet. This easy-breezy recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare and is sure to please!
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Oatmeal Pie Recipe (Old Fashioned Pie)
A sweet and gooey filling packed with oats and brown sugar is baked into a buttery crust to create this fabulous oatmeal pie recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving or holidays.
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Pistachio Pudding Cake (Watergate Cake)
Sweet pistachio pudding cake is a vintage recipe also known as Watergate cake that is sweet, nutty with a beautiful green color!
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Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
Sticky Toffee Pudding is a rich and cozy date cake and soaked in a sticky toffee sauce. A decadent, sweet, and comforting dessert.
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Easy Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe
Easy Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe: Apples of choice, 1 ½ cups oats, quick-cooking or old-fashioned, 1 ½ cups brown sugar...
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Amish Peanut Butter Pie
This creamy Amish peanut butter pie recipe is filled with peanut butter crumbles, homemade vanilla pudding, and topped with fluffy whipped cream.
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Baked Apples Recipe
These baked apples are stuffed with an oatmeal brown sugar filling, then baked until tender and juicy. Add ice cream for a satisfying dessert.
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Chocolate Tart
Gluten free and full of chocolate flavor this Chocolate Tart is perfect for holiday entertaining. Serve it with whipped cream and lots of pomegranate arils.
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Classic Double Crust Apple Pie
Classic Double Crust Apple Pie with crisp, golden layers of buttery pastry and a luscious filling of sweet and tart apples.
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Depression Cake
Depression Cake is also called wacky cake, named after its unusual easy ingredients. It is anything but wacky resulting in a moist, rich, chocolate cake.
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Lemon Blueberry Cake
Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cake is a deliciously light and subtly sweet treat with juicy blueberries in every bite. Coated with sumptuous cream cheese frosting, this cake is moist, soft, and perfect for holidays, weekends, or just because.
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Lemon Bars
These one bowl lemon bars have a crisp, buttery shortbread crust, and a rich lemon curd filling made from scratch with fresh lemons!
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