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20 Old-Fashioned Desserts That Remind You of Summers With Grandma

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Old-fashioned desserts have a special place in our hearts, bringing back fond memories and timeless flavors. Whether it’s a classic pie, a comforting pudding, or a simple cake, these desserts have been loved for generations. Let’s bring on some nostalgia with these delicious old time desserts just like grandma used to make. Which one will you try this week?

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Photo credit: Baked Collective.

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

Lofthouse Cookies Recipe.
Lofthouse Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This copycat Lofthouse cookie recipe is based on the original ingredients. They are soft, cakey and topped in sweet pink buttercream frosting.
Get the Recipe: Lofthouse Cookies Recipe

Confetti Squares

Confetti Squares.
Confetti Squares. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

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

Old-Fashioned Chess Pie.
Old-Fashioned Chess Pie. Photo credit: Little Sweet Baker.

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!
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chess Pie

Oatmeal Pie Recipe (Old Fashioned Pie)

Oatmeal Pie Recipe (Old Fashioned Pie).
Oatmeal Pie Recipe (Old Fashioned Pie). Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

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.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Pie Recipe (Old Fashioned Pie)

Pistachio Pudding Cake (Watergate Cake)

Pistachio Pudding Cake.
Pistachio Pudding Cake (Watergate Cake). Photo credit: On My Kid’s Plate.

Sweet pistachio pudding cake is a vintage recipe also known as Watergate cake that is sweet, nutty with a beautiful green color!
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Pudding Cake (Watergate Cake)

Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe.
Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe. Photo credit: Sugar And Soul.

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a rich and cozy date cake and soaked in a sticky toffee sauce. A decadent, sweet, and comforting dessert.
Get the Recipe: Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Easy Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe

Easy Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe.
Easy Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe. Photo credit: An Expression Of Food.

Easy Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe: Apples of choice, 1 1/2 cups oats, quick-cooking or old-fashioned, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar…
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Apple Crisp Recipe

Amish Peanut Butter Pie

Amish Peanut Butter Pie.
Amish Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: The Cozy Plum.

This creamy Amish peanut butter pie recipe is filled with peanut butter crumbles, homemade vanilla pudding, and topped with fluffy whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: Amish Peanut Butter Pie

Baked Apples Recipe

Baked Apples Recipe.
Baked Apples Recipe. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

These baked apples are stuffed with an oatmeal brown sugar filling, then baked until tender and juicy. Add ice cream for a satisfying dessert.
Get the Recipe: Baked Apples Recipe

Chocolate Tart

Chocolate pomegranate tart with pomegranate seeds, a sweet pie recipe.
Gluten Free Chocolate Tart. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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.
Classic Double Crust Apple Pie. Photo credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

Classic Double Crust Apple Pie with crisp, golden layers of buttery pastry and a luscious filling of sweet and tart apples.
Get the Recipe: Classic Double Crust Apple Pie

Depression Cake

Depression Cake.
Depression Cake. Photo credit: Sparkles To Sprinkles.

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.
Get the Recipe: Depression Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake

Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cake.
Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cake. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

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.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cake

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars.
Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Kelly Neil.

These one bowl lemon bars have a crisp, buttery shortbread crust, and a rich lemon curd filling made from scratch with fresh lemons!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bars

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