10 Fourth of July Desserts: A Star-Spangled Salute

on June 14, 2011
Photo by Mark Boughton/Styling by Teresa Blackburn

Texas Sheetcake

A true American original and perennially favorite crowd pleaser, our version of Texas Sheet Cake substitutes a buttery caramel pecan cooked icing for the chocolate-pecan frosting classically called for.

Photo by Mark Boughton/Styling by Teresa Blackburn

Rustic Apple Pie

Desserts don't get any more American than apple pie. Our double-crust rendition is made in a springform pie for easy handling and beautiful presentation.

Photo by Mark Boughton/Styling by Teresa Blackburn

Flower Pot Cakes

Make something special for young ones at your July 4 bash. These charming cakes are winsome and perfectly proportioned for the pint-sized crowd.

Photo by Mark Boughton/Styling by Teresa Blackburn

Tennessee Whiskey Cake

Tennessee whiskey and sorghum molasses give this moist cake a depth of flavor and a dense crumb.

Photo by Mark Boughton/Styling by Teresa Blackburn

Black Bottom Pie

A classic confection by any definition, a no-cook Black Bottom Piecomes together in a flash and wows a crowd every time.

Photo by Mark Boughton/Styling by Teresa Blackburn

Blackberry Cake

Just seven simple ingredients plus a blend of spices makes our Blackberry Cake an easy-bake dessert indeed. Pair it with a scoop of peach ice cream or lemon gelato.

Photo by Mark Boughton/Styling by Teresa Blackburn

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

The sweetness of the strawberries cuts the tartness of the rhubarb in this simple but delicious pie.

Blueberry Pie with Walnut Crust

Truly more of a cobbler than a pie, this summery dessert presents as beautifully as it eats.

Photo by Mark Boughton

Peach Shortcake

A little peach brandy makes the peachy filling pop in this simple summer dessert