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20 Old Fashioned Desserts That Will Warm Your Soul

ByKaren Kelly

Old-fashioned desserts have a way of bringing back fond memories and making any occasion special. I love making special desserts like this for family events especially those that my grandma used to make. The kids love hearing those stories about the olden days spent at my grandma’s house in the summer. They love these desserts too!

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake

A piece of chocolate cake on a plate with a fork.
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake. Photo credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake is a no bake, scrumptious dessert that is packed with flavor and quite refreshing!
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake

Lemon Blueberry Cake

A piece of cake with blueberries on top.
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

Ambrosia Fruit Salad

A bowl of fruit salad with cherries and coconuts.
Ambrosia Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Busy Family Recipes.

Ambrosia Salad is a 15-minute side dish or dessert that combines shredded coconut, canned fruit, mini-marshmallows, and chopped walnuts!
Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

A chocolate pie with a slice taken out.
Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie. Photo credit: State Of Dinner.

This easy, homemade old fashioned chocolate pie recipe delivers a creamy, chocolate pudding filling just like grandma’s recipe.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies Recipe

Ginger cookies on a plate next to a glass of milk.
Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Mom Foodie.

This Molasses Cookies recipe belongs in every recipe box! It is one of the most treasured of old fashioned Christmas cookies.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies Recipe

Sweet And Delicious Graham Cracker Toffee Bars

A stack of chocolate peanut butter bars on a cutting board.
Sweet And Delicious Graham Cracker Toffee Bars. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Your family will go crazy for this Christmas crack recipe! These graham cracker toffee bars are a perfect quick and easy holiday treat!
Get the Recipe: Sweet And Delicious Graham Cracker Toffee Bars

Lofthouse Cookies Recipe

Pink frosted cookies with sprinkles and a glass of milk.
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

The Best Double Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding Recipe

A plate of chocolate waffles with ice cream on top.
The Best Double Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding Recipe. Photo credit: The Bonnie Fig.

Indulge in the perfect comfort food with our double chocolate chip bread pudding recipe. It’s a sweet twist on a classic favorite!
Get the Recipe: The Best Double Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding Recipe

Lemon Bars

Lemon bars on a baking sheet with white icing.
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

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

A slice of chocolate cake on a white plate.
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!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Confetti Squares

Marshmallow fudge on a white plate.
Confetti Squares. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Peanut butter butterscotch confetti squares with coloured marshmallows are a great sweet treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Confetti Squares

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler on a spoon.
Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Vintage Kitchen Cooks.

An old-fashioned recipe that is ready to eat in an hour! A syrupy, juicy peach layer and a buttery biscuit topping that is soft but crunchy.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake

A slice of pumpkin cake on a piece of paper.
Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde Kitchen.

Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of applesauce spice cake with cream cheese frosting. This fall dessert is easy to make from scratch!
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake

Old Fashioned Strawberry Glaze Pie

Strawberry pie in a glass dish with a fork.
Old Fashioned Strawberry Glaze Pie. Photo credit: What A Girl Eats.

Fresh strawberry glaze pie, with a creamy filling and homemade strawberry pie glaze, is ideal for any spring or summer gathering.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Strawberry Glaze Pie

Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

A slice of chocolate cake with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
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

Apple crisp on a white plate with apples next to it.
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

Triple Berry Crisp

A bowl of berry crisp with a scoop of ice cream.
Triple Berry Crisp. Photo credit: If You Give A Blonde Kitchen.

Triple berry crisp is an easy recipe that uses either fresh or frozen berries. Serve this summer dessert warm with vanilla ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Triple Berry Crisp

Chocolate Sheet Cake

A baking sheet with brownies and frosting on it.
Gluten Free Chocolate Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

No one will know this Chocolate Sheet Cake is gluten free! It’s moist, delicious and the icing has just the right amount of chocolate in it.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Sheet Cake

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.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Tart

Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie

A slice of cinnamon cream pie on a white plate.
Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie. Photo credit: State Of Dinner.

This old fashioned sugar cream pie (Hoosier pie) has a vanilla custard (no eggs) and carmelized cinnamon sugar topping. So delicious!
Get the Recipe: Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie

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