Southern cakes are known for their unique ingredients, preparation methods, decadence, and rich flavors.  This offering is in the tradition of all good southern cakes = indulgent, flavorful, and a true celebration of the region's culinary traditions.

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE - This is a banana-pineapple spice cake with a rich history originating from Jamaica in the 1960s. It has become a popular dessert in the South since the 1970s. Most food historians agree the first printed recipe for Hummingbird cake was by one Mrs. L.H. Wiggin, who supplied the recipe to Southern Living magazine in 1978. However, even before then, there are countless references to the cake in county fair reports and baking competitions across southern America. 

Mason Jar (26 oz.)  INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour enriched (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Malted Barley Flour, sugar, Orange Vanilla Sugar (special pure orange extract [alcohol, water, and orange oil], & vanilla extract [vanilla, water, propylene glycol, & caramel color]).  JUST ADD Butter, egg, pinapple and banana.

 

RED VELVET CAKE  - This cake has a distinctive red hue and a fluffy, tender texture. It's often frosted with a cream cheese frosting and decorated with pecans or other toppings.  Red velvet cake has been on the menu at Stein’s Bakery in Dallas since it opened in the early 1860s.  Many experts consider the recipe to have been popularized in 1911 when Rufus Estes, a formerly enslaved person, and chef, incorporated a recipe for a sweet velvet cake in his cookbook. During this era cooks began to notice combining acidic ingredients like vinegar with cocoa, a cake would develop a faintly red hue

Gift Pail (10 oz) INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour Enriched (Niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Malted Barley Flour, Dutch Baking Cocoa, Beet Powder, Cane Sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, Orange Extract (alcohol, water, and orange oil), vanilla extract (vanilla, water, propylene glycol, and caramel color), and Kosher Salt. 

TEXAS SHEET CAKE - Also known as funeral cake. The Texas sheet cake is almost as legendary as cattle drives, barbeque and the Alamo. Made famous by wives and mothers across the south.  This chocolate sheet cake is moist and full of rich chocolate flavor. Cut into cubes and served on their own, or layered with frosting and sprinkles or chopped nuts, these versatile desserts will help you celebrate in style.

Wrapped Tube (10 oz.) Ingredients: Wheat Flour Enriched (Niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Malted Barley Flour, Dutch Baking Cocoa, Cane Sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, Orange Extract (alcohol, water, and orange oil), vanilla extract (vanilla, water, propylene glycol, and caramel color), and Kosher Salt. Pour into: 8x12 sheet cake pan.

Orders up to 10 pieces ship quickly. Case packs (12 pc) orders take up to 10 business days to ship. If you are looking for more details or private label information, call 413-562-2042 or email ideas [@] terra-americana.com.