Southern Desserts - the heart and soul of a culture

Rich History and Delicious Tradition!

Dessert.net Cafe was founded on the love of good conversation over a memorable childhood dessert. With the decision to share our repertoire of recipes and stories, we could only do the honorable thing by insisting that our homemade Southern cakes, pies and cobblers be made from scratch, using only family and original recipes handed down for generations.

Because we take such pride in our tradition and your satisfaction, we have tested our recipes to ensure we are bringing the original textures, flavorings and quality intended for each delicious dessert we serve. Each of our cakes includes an adorable "history tag" about the origin of the cake or primary ingredient.

Wow! Over the years, our menu as grown quite a bit from our small selection of traditional southern cakes, to a variety of delicious must-tries.

Southern Cakes

Pound Cakes, Layered Cakes, Bundt Cakes...oh, my!

Considering we ship our cakes all across the USA, we don't focus on the frills of decorating. Our cakes are about quality and flavor. They contain no preservatives and are never frozen. That's why only pure butter, fine sugars, fresh fruits and premium ingredients will do for our cakes.

Most of our cakes are in Bundt and Split-Bundt form, with only a few select flavors in Layered. However, if you're a DIYer (do-it-yourselfer) and want to have any of our cakes decorated for a special occasion, we will bake your favorite cake in sheets or rounds. You or your local decorator can add all the special touches upon arrival.

Addictive Cake Balls

Over 80 signature flavors!

Cake Balls, Cake Truffles, or Cake Bites...whichever name you choose, one thing is for sure, ours are addictive!

We use our fresh baked cakes and homemade frosting to create these addictive delights. Finely crumbled and mixed with incredible frosting combinations, hand rolled into double-bite sized cake balls then, dipped and rolled in premium chocolates, nuts and more. They are so elegant, even the messy ones are unique and pretty.

Cake balls have many benefits beyond their awesomeness:
* Ships well year-round
* Beautiful wherever displayed
* Cheaper per serving than wedding cakes
* Offers a variety of flavors than a single-flavored cake
* Quantities available in increments of 15
* Perfect for gifting, large parties or just for yourself

Our cake balls are so popular, our customers named them "addictive"!

Buttery Cookies

Labor of love

There is just nothing like a great cookie. We didn't realize how good cookies could be until we began to explore the many varieties and combinations. All your favorite nuts, flavors and hard-to-finds are here. Why? Because they just are not commercial enough to be found in your local stores. They're made from love, like your Mom and Grand Mother used to bake. And something this special is hard to mass produce when they are based on love.

And, they take a little practice to get 'em just right too! That's where the labor comes in. However, our cookies are just that, our labor of love to you. Baked to golden perfection, you'll find warm batches of Pistachio White Chocolate, Butter Pecan, Butter Melt-Aways, Cranberry Cashew and of course, our Everything Cookies.

* Available in 12 pkg., cookie trays, cookie gift baskets
* Perfect year-round
* Kids love 'em!
* Arrives in decorative tins
* You won't find these at your local grocer :)

Delightfully Diabetic

Sweet Conversions

We're constantly working to convert many of your favorite southern cakes, quick breads and other desserts to fit the diabetic diet standards. In our efforts we want to make sure you don't miss out on one delicious bite of flavor in exchange for sugar and other substitutes.

Desserts are a part of our lives and loved by all. However, we understand that health issues may hinder your ability to enjoy some of your childhood favorites. But, as long as there are healthy and delicious substitutes, we'll keep trying to duplicate and perfect our Diabetic desserts until we establish ourselves as the experts. Experts with the down-home flavor!

While ever-growing, our menu of delightfully diabetic desserts include cakes, quick breads, pies. With each dessert we list the substitutions as well as the Dietary & Nutritional Information to ensure the ingredients are compatible with your dietary restrictions.

Look for this symbol on individual items or visit our Delightfully Diabetic category online.

Delicate Chocolates

Custom colors and flavors

Working with chocolates is a rewarding experience. While we don't make our own chocolates, we do enjoy developing new chocolate flavors and custom colors.

We custom tint and flavor our chocolates to: dip a variety of items, make chocolate barks, turtles, and specialty items like our gourmet chocolate cups, which are great for ice cream and fruits.

* Available during Fall and Winter months
* Hand made to order
* Only the best premium chocolates used
* Custom flavors
* Custom colors

Our chocolate dipped items like: Chocolate Covered Oreo's, Strawberries, Cherries, Grahams and Pretzels are available year-round. The use of quick-setting chocolate has all the benefits of coloring and flavoring but, with the added perk of withstanding shipping during warmer months.

Edible Gifts

Sure to be remembered

Have you ever known someone to "crave a gift"? The recipient of our dessert gift baskets and party favors will. And they'll thank you every time they see you - - recalling all the delicious treats chocked inside their unexpected basket of joy.

All of our desserts arrive gift-ready. Securely wrapped and decoratively packaged with ribbons and bows. Yep, every one of them. But if you want something more special we also have occasion gift wrapping and themed gift baskets too!

For the absolutely perfect basket try our Build-A-Basket website feature. With Build-A-Basket you to choose the basket size and each dessert you want to include. Make the special basket as small or large as you like, at the price that is affordable for you.

Fudge-y Brownies

A delicious mistake...

The origins of the chocolate brownie is uncertain but it is felt that it was probably created by accident, the result of a forgetful cook neglecting to add baking powder to chocolate cake batter. Sears, Roebuck catalog in 1897 published the first known recipe for the brownies, and it quickly became very popular (so popular that a brownie mix was even sold in the catalog). Info. found on: http://www.whatcookingamerica.net/

What is certain is that our Fudge-y Brownies our double batched, 2" thick, are not just for kids anymore. Made with everything from our rich gourmet chocolate ganache to spirited flavors like Grand Marnier and Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, our brownies are no mistake!

* Single Tray serves 8 generously
* Cut them any size your like
* Perfect for celebrating - make a brownie tree!

Fresh Quick Breads

Simple goodness

Apple Sauce Bread with Walnuts and Cream Cheese drizzle

When most people think of quick breads, they're not quite sure how to categorize them. Is it a bread....but, not for sandwiches, or, is it a cake....shaped like a loaf? Well, simple put, it's a bread. A bread leavened by baking powder (or carbonate) versus yeast. It's dense and firm texture makes an excellent canvas for incorporating endless flavors and fruits.

Five simple ingredients make a basic quick bread. If you were to try your hand at baking, you would find that with a 'little more of this' and a 'little less of that', your quick bread could easily become your muffins, biscuits, cornbread, soda bread, pancakes and more.

What we love most about quick breads at Dessert.net Cafe, is that even though they are a simple pleasure, they're generally low-cal healthy and as diverse as you could imagine.

While you will find the familiar favorites like Banana or Zucchini Nut on the menu, you will also discover some very new and very old breads from decades gone by. The late 19th century to be exact. Breads that are so rich and robust, it's amazing they were ever forgotten about in the first place.

Juicy Cobblers

Giggles and wiggles

Although we don't ship our juicy cobblers, they are available for local pick up, delivery or catered events.

Double crusted, loaded with fresh fruits, and just like Grandma used to make....we promise. You'll want a big spoon and your favorite ice cream to enter into the bliss of this fruit filled southern favorite.

Of course, we make our crusts from scratch. Lining the bottom of the pan with one crust before layering on the perfectly spiced fruit of your choice. Then, we top the cobbler with the second layer of crust and bake until it is bubbling golden brown.

Available in pans serving 6, 12 or 24. A scoop of our cobbler will make you giggle and wiggle your toes with joy!

Just 4 U, or 2

It's nice to share

Mississippi Mud Bourbon MINI Bundt Cakes

Mini cakes are all the rave! They're just big enough to treat yourself to something special, share with others, or sweet options at your next party.

All of our Southern Cakes, Liqueur Cakes and Pies are available in these personal sized servings.

Our Mini Bundt Cakes serve 1-2 persons, and are great for yourself, gifting, or party cakes. For parties, 8 mini bundts are the equivalent of a whole cake. Order several flavors to serve your guests with some delicious options. Baked in mutli-patterned mini pans adds to the elegance of each personal cake.

Our Baby Bundts serves 3-4 person, and are great for gifting or just to have a little left over for later. Four Baby Bundt Cakes are the equivalent of a whole cake.

Liqueur Cakes

Let the spirit move you!

Over 40 spirited cakes in layer, bundt, mini bundt, sheet and rounds.

Our southern cakes are enhanced with only premium liqueurs and spirits. You'll find most every category or flavor on our menu. From traditional rum to wines, brandies, bourbons and whiskeys, champagne and even tequila.

Several of our liqueur cakes are inspired by the original cocktail, like our Harvey Wallbanger Bundt, Black Russian, or White Russian cakes.

Our delicious dessert is never overpowered just enhanced with premium liqueurs to create a well balanced pairing.

Guests will be standing in line to sit at your dinner table just to see what you're serving for dessert!

Lusciously Low-Cal

Guilt-free pleasures

Enjoy some of your favorite desserts and flavors with our naturally low calorie desserts that won't leaving you feeling guilty. We know that by sweetening desserts with fresh fruits and juices adds even more flavor and less calories.

While ever-growing, our menu of low-calorie desserts include cakes, quick breads, pies. With each dessert we list the Dietary & Nutritional Information to help you keep track of your daily caloric intake.

Choose from all the Lusciously Low-Cal choices in this category. You might be surprised to find that some of your traditional favorites are on the list already because they were low-cal all along.

Morning Coffee Cake

Get a fresh start on your day

Most people think that Coffee Cakes contain coffee, hence their name. But on the contrary, Coffee Cakes were named due to the concept of having cake with coffee during your break of the day. Because of their crumbly topping and light glaze drizzles, enjoying with a cup of coffee can be any time of day.

There is only one way to make a coffee cake: single layered flavored with cinnamon, nuts or fruit; with crumbly top, streusel middle, or light glaze drizzle.

If you have a Bed & Breakfast Inn, these are a must have for your guests. Very popular and very successful.

Come discover some of the many flavorful ways to get your day off to a fresh start. Join our Morning Coffee Cake Club! We're just a muchin' and chattin' away and would love to have you join us.

Perfect Puddings

Warm your soul

If you've ever had a scoop of homemade Banana or Bread Pudding, only the read-deal will do from that moment on.

While the instant pudding and cookies topped with whipped cream may satisfy your sweet tooth, nothing will warm your soul like the slow cooking and constant stirring of homemade custard. Made only from sweet and rich cream, cooled just right, then poured over layer after layer of Vanilla Wafers and Banana slices. And that topping. How did Grand Ma do that? Egg whites beaten to soft white clouds are the only topping for this southern favorite.

And oh, the Bread Pudding. Thank God butter was churned, eggs were laid, cows were milked right there on the land, and a true Saint was in the kitchen. The very idea that staling bread could be used to create a special treat!

It's just something about southern puddings that just warm your soul. Could it be the delicious creation themselves, or the labor of love that created them?

Savory Dessert Sauces

Oooozing goodness

We've included hard sauces and butters with select desserts over the years but with such requests for the sauces and butters themselves, we just had to develop a line of these oozing favorites.

Our Creamy Sauces can be poured over your favorite cheesecake, ice cream, or bread pudding varieties.

Our Butters can be spread over pastries or morning toast.

Our Toppings can be dolloped on cakes and ice creams.

Perfect for home, gift-giving, and more. Our savory dessert sauces makes everything taste good. Come discover our familiar and spirited flavors.

Smooth Pies

No strings attached

Once you've mastered the art of making pie crust - good pie crust, the kind that competes with the pie filling it's so good - you know that you're going to enjoy an award-deserving pie every time.

Sweet Potato Pie, Egg (Custard) Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Chess Pie, Buttermilk Pie, Bean Pie, and Pecan Pie are the southern hits we serve.

For the ultimate southern pie experience, try our Sweet Potato Custard Pie. It's sweet potato pie with a layer of egg pie on the bottom. Lawd have mercy!

The cLuB hOuSe

Membership does have its priviledges

Join one of our desserts clubs and receive a delicious southern dessert every month. Great for yourself or as a gift that gives year-round.

Our clubs are available in 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12 month increments. With the 12 month membership you'll receive 1 extra month FREE. But no matter which dessert club you choose, all of them are FREE of shipping!

* Southern Cake Club
* Liqueur Cake Club
* Cookie Club
* Brownie Club
* Dessert Club - offers desserts from all categories
* Cake Ball Club(s) - the 1st ever!!
* Diabetic Dessert Club
* Low-Cal Dessert Club
* Cupcake Club
* Muffin Club
* Coffee Cake Club
* Quick Bread Club
* Puddin' Lovers Club - also includes our Savory Dessert Sauces
* U-Bake-It! Club - don't forget to send in those pix!

Once you become a member, join us online to discuss your arrival, send us pictures, or Blog All About It!

U-Bake-it!

Mixes, Frosting & Cookie Doughs

A selection of our southern and liqueur cakes, cookie doughs, quick breads and more, are available for you to bake at home.

Yeah Child...we're giving you some of our favorite cake and frosting recipes, complete with instructions, pictures, tips and tools! Try one mix - you'll love it. Join the U-Bake-It Club after that and we'll give you an extra month FREE!.

And you know we want to hear all about your creation. Send us pictures, Tweet us, Chat online, or blog all about it.

World Class Cupcakes

Home of the BUCKET

Everybody loves a cupcake, young and older.

Available in Over-sized and Bucket sizes. Our over sized cupcakes are approx. 3" high and 2-1/2" diameter. Approx 1-1/2 cupcakes in one!

Our BUCKET cupcakes are approx. 5" high and 3" diameter. Approx 2-1/2 cupcakes in one!

Most all of our southern and liqueur cakes are available in cupcake form. Our cupcakes are never frozen and arrives un-frosted. However, our homemade frosting and a FREE decorator frosting bag with tip is included.

For that special occasion, make a cupcake tree, adorn your wedding cake with cupcake layers, add them to your Dessert Buffet, or give cupcake party favors. Everything you need to make your cupcakes the main attraction is here.

Party Planning

Fun and Easy

Speaking of celebrating, we love a party!

We're here to help you enjoy the celebration by making party planning easier.

* Dessert Buffet
* Party Favors
* Party Trays
* Sample Trays
* Wine Pairing
* Dessert-Gift Registry
* Catering Services

By the way, we just love Amy Atlas Dessert Buffet Tables. We use her photos to exemplify the styles and possibilities when creating your own Dessert Buffet Table.

Dessert Party Hostess

Work @ Home Oppty.

Dessert.net Cafe is currently looking for the right people to sell our southern cakes and gourmet desserts at home parties as a Dessert Party Hostess throughout the USA.

Work from home making a sweet income. To get into this sweet business requires very little. We have a several start-up kits to choose from: ZERO to very low start-up! Also, there is:

No overhead inventory
No minimum order required
No experience necessary
No hard selling - - our desserts sell themselves!

All you need is the ambition and your great personality to get started.

Visit our website to discover the endless possibilities and income potential.

Dessert.Net Cafe

Website & Blogs

When you visit our website you'll find over 400 fresh baked-to-order cakes, pies, cake balls and desserts just waiting to be enjoyed.

You will also find lots of new features too! Everything you could imagine is here to help you plan your next celebration, pair your wines, join our dessert-lovin' family and more.

Official Website: Southern Cakes, Liqueur Cakes, Buttery Cookies, Fudgy Brownies, Addictive Cake Balls, World Class Cupcakes, Sweet Treats, Quick Breads, Smooth Pies, Perfect Puddings and more.
Dessert.net Cafe Blog Pages: Lots of information on holiday and event party planning. Visit our blogs to discover.
WHOLESALE: Cakes, Cake Balls, Desserts - On CONSIGNMENT !: Dessert.net Cafe has over 400 southern cakes, liqueur cakes, cake balls and gourmet desserts to choose. Visit our website to discover how you can...
Dessert Gift Registry: Our dessert gift registry makes selecting desserts, notifying guests, and getting what you want much easier. Get your register your desserts in our Dessert Gift Registry.
Desserts & Wine - the perfect pairing!: Pair the perfect wines with your meals and desserts. Your party is sure to be a tasteful hit!
Dessert Catering for your party in Las Vegas !: Having a party in Las Vegas? Visit our website for the most delicious Dessert Catering!
Sweet Deals, Discounts and Offers: We're always offering sweet deals at Dessert.net Cafe.
Extra Savings with free VIP Membership: Get an extra 10% off every dessert when you sign up for our Mailing List and become a VIP member.
Help us open our Store Front in 2012!: We're growing and we need your help. We appreciate your donations and spreading the word about our campaign. Help us to start the new year with a store front location, a few new job openings, and great place to hang out, meet and eat.

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Dessert Buffet Tables & Dessert Catering

Made Easy with Dessert.net Cafe

Plan your dessert menu, catering, wine pairing, right from our website. Dessert.net Cafe has everything you need to get your party started !!

Party Planning with Dessert.net Cafe: Dessertnetcafe.com ships our made from scratch cakes and desserts. Dessert Catering, Dessert Buffet Tables, Dessert of the Month Clubs.

Work@ Home Oppty!

Drop Ship, Party Hostess, Direct Sales

Visit our website or contact us directly about the opportunities available.

DropShip our Cakes! No inventory, No Fees, No Hassle: Work@Home! Sell southern Cakes and gourmet desserts.

Sweet News

Cupcake Wrappers - We Got ' Em !!: We got 'em! Dessert.net Cafe not carries a full line of designer Cupcake Wrappers to go with those World Class Cupcakes !!

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