Vernice’s Golden Pound Cake
There’s just something about an old-fashioned golden pound cake. Its rich, buttery flavor and moist, dense texture have been cherished for generations, making it a beloved dessert. The “pound cake” gets its name from its traditional recipe, which called for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Though modern variations have adjusted the […]
Vernice’s Fantasy Fudge
Vernice’s (Mom’s) original typed recipe copy (circa 1967) I still remember the way my mom’s kitchen smelled when she made fudge—rich and sugary, with the faint hint of butter melting on the stove. “Watch the boil,” she’d say, as my nosey self would get too close to the stove. I was always mesmerized by the […]
Vernice’s Holiday Gift Cake
The Sweet Tradition of Mom’s Holiday Gift Cake Some Christmas holidays, our kitchen would come alive with the warm, buttery aroma of my mom’s Holiday Gift Cake. It wasn’t just a dessert; it was a symbol of love, tradition, and the true spirit of the season. Whenever she’d make this cake, it would be the […]
Vernice’s Milky Way Cake
Disclaimer: The recipes I share on this blog are beloved family traditions passed down from my late mother. The recipe below has been lovingly shared through generations, and similar versions may be found elsewhere. This post is not intended as an original creation, but rather as a heartfelt tribute to a classic recipe that has […]
Vernice’s Sock-It-To-Me Cake
One of her absolute best creations was her Sock-It-To-Me Cake. Now, I know this cake isn’t exactly a secret recipe. You have seen thousands of versions of it before. But there’s just something special about the way my mom made it. Maybe it was the extra care she put into every step, or maybe it […]