Sheila's Southern Desserts

Sweet Southern classics, made for one or for the whole family.

From tall coconut layer cakes and buttery pound cakes to pecan pie, banana pudding and old-fashioned fudge, Sheila’s Southern Desserts gathers 156 of the treasured sweets Grandmother and the church ladies of the South brought to Sunday dinners, holiday tables and family reunions, with clear, easy directions for today’s kitchens.

Whenever a recipe can be made for one, you’ll find a Single Serving beside the Family of 4. Cakes, pies and other big desserts come with a Cooking for One tip, so you can enjoy one slice tonight and freeze the rest.

Whether you’re baking for the holidays or treating yourself to one perfect slice, these are the desserts that make a Southern table feel like home.