Maw Maw's Kitchen & Crafts

08/09/2026

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08/01/2026

🥥🍠 Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding with Coconut

Ingredients
For the Pudding:
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
For the Coconut Topping (Optional):
½ cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup shredded coconut

07/27/2026

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06/30/2026

06/30/2026

🥧🌰 This Pecan Upside Down Cake is Southern comfort at its finest!

Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and don't be surprised when everyone asks for a second slice—and the recipe! ❤️👇

🥧 Ingredients
For the Pecan Topping
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp light corn syrup (optional, for extra shine)
2 cups pecan halves
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Cake
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

06/14/2026

Classic Almond Wedding Cake

A Classic Almond Wedding Cake features soft, moist white cake layers infused with pure almond extract and covered in a smooth almond buttercream. Its delicate flavor, elegant appearance, and tender crumb make it a favorite for weddings and formal occasions.

Ingredients
For the Cake Layers
3 cups cake flour
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
6 large egg whites, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ cups whole milk, room temperature
½ cup sour cream
For the Almond Buttercream
1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional Garnishes
Sliced almonds
White chocolate curls
Fresh flowers (food-safe)
Pearl sprinkles

06/14/2026

Salted Caramel Carrot Dream Cake

Ingredients
Carrot Cake Layers
2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (220 g) brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Salted Caramel Sauce
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1 tsp flaky sea salt
Garnish
½ cup toasted pecans, chopped
Extra flaky sea salt

06/14/2026

Old-Fashioned Kentucky Sawdust Pie

Despite its unusual name, Sawdust Pie is a classic Southern dessert made with crushed crackers, coconut, and pecans. The filling's texture inspired the name—it doesn't contain any actual sawdust.

Ingredients
For the Pie
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup crushed graham crackers (about 8 full sheets)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
Whipped cream
Vanilla ice cream
Caramel sauce

06/14/2026

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