Recipes 
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Apricot Pinenut Cookies
½ pound butter ¾ cup sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup diced dried apricots ¾ cup pine nuts Preheat oven to … Read More
Bacon Apple Pie
Have you ever heard of such a thing? Only the the chefs at the Loveless Cafe would think to replace a traditional pie dough lattice with crispy bacon. The result is an absolute sweet and salty miracle that is sure … Read More
Bacon Pralines
There’s nothing quite like the taste of something sweet n’ salty. It’s one of our favorite flavor combinations over here at the Loveless and nothing hits it out of the park quite like these Bacon Pralines. So much flavor, you … Read More
Banana Pudding with Homemade Wafers
With a refusal to use the boxed wafers full of artificial flavors, Loveless Cafe Pastry Chef Alisa Huntsman makes her own wafers from scratch and amps up the vanilla in the pudding with the addition of real vanilla bean. The … Read More
Big Momma’s Blackberry Jam Cake
Find this recipe in our cookbook, Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe (on sale!) This one’s a real Southern recipe from one of our staff members’ grandmother called, you guessed it, Big Momma. With our signature blackberry jam mixed right into the … Read More
Blueberries and Cream Pie
When warmer months roll around, we love the idea of incorporating fresh fruit, like seasonal blueberries, into a delicious pie for everyone to enjoy. Taking a cue from a the popular ”peaches and cream” pairing, we thought blueberries and cream … Read More
Blueberry Skillet Cobbler
Most country cooks know the beauty of serving a cobbler right out of the cast-iron skillet it’s cooked in. The pan is perfect for the dessert, because the berries, tossed with sugar, flour, and spices, are stewed first on the … Read More
Caramel Apple Cake
Excerpted from Desserts From the Famous Loveless Cafe by Alisa Huntsman (Artisan Books). Copyright 2011. Photograph by Karen Mordechai Makes an 8-inch bundt cake; serves 8 Tennessee has innumerable county fairs that vie for attention all through the summer and … Read More
Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake
Find this recipe in our cookbook, Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe (on sale!) Feast your eyes on what might possibly be one of our prettiest creations yet. On those mornings when a bowl of cereal simply won’t … Read More
Chocolate Raspberry Short Stacks
Here’s a made-from-scratch version of an old back-of-the-box classic, popular in the South, with layers of chocolate wafers and whipped cream. This recipe makes individual stacks, using whipped cream flavored with chocolate, and adding fresh raspberries as well as a … Read More
Cinnamon Butterfly Cookies
1/2 bag (1 lb) Loveless Cafe Biscuit Mix, made to package directions. 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon 1 cup Sugar 1 stick Butter, melted Prepare biscuit mix according to package directions. Roll out biscuit dough into a square, about ¼” thick. Brush … Read More
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
¾ cup butter ¾ cup light brown sugar 1 large or 2 small eggs 2/3 cup dark molasses 4 cups flour 2/3 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons powdered ginger In a bowl with an electric mixer, … Read More
Coconut Chews
Coconut Chews Makes about 3½ dozen cookies When Paula Deen visited the restaurant, she was absolutely clear about her yen for coconut. These rich, buttery cookies loaded with coconut were her hands-down favorites. She even packed up a few … Read More
Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Mark Curtis, employee of the Loveless Cafe, got this recipe from his friend, Carol, who lives in Wisconsin. Great for Christmas parties since one batch yields 72 cookies! 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup … Read More
Double Chocolate Fudge Cake
Find this recipe in our cookbook, Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe (on sale!) With light, fluffy layers stacked 3 tiers high, this cake is a chocolate lovers dream. With its warm, gooey chocolate glaze in place of traditional frosting, … Read More
“Elvis” Pie
Every now and then, we get creative in the Cafe and play around with some kitchen experiments. This pie was just that – and boy, is it delicious! We make our own marshmallow fluff from scratch in the Cafe, but go … Read More
Fresh Strawberry Tarts
This is a classic French pastry dish that always deserves a little extra attention. Surprisingly simple to make, these tarts are light, filled with sweet cream and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Even if you didn’t eat them (psh, who … Read More
Goo Goo Pie
Many folks near and far know of the famous Goo Goo Cluster candy bar. The first combination candy bar ever created, Goo Goo is celebrating 100 years and they came to us to see if we would like to help … Read More
Granola Chocolate Clusters
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 1/4 cup Loveless granola (or other granola without raisins) 1 cup chopped walnuts In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips; Stir until smooth. Stir in … Read More
Granola Ganache Macchiato Cookies
2 tsp. espresso powder 1 Tbs. hot water 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup butter flavored vegetable shortening 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 1 cup Loveless Granola ¾ … Read More
Honey Spice Snaps
1 cup brown sugar ¾ cup shortening 1 egg ¼ cup honey or dark corn syrup 1 tsp. ginger ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. cloves 1 ½ tsp. baking soda 2 ¼ cups flour In a … Read More
Jam Bars
1 cup rolled oats (not quick cooking oats) 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 pound cold, unsalted butter, cut into cubes … Read More
Loveless Pecan Pie
1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 ea eggs 1 t pure vanilla extract 1/4 t ground cinnamon 2 oz unsalted butter, melted 1 1/4 cups pecan pieces 1 ea 10-inch pie crust Mix first six … Read More
Loveless Pie Pops
Pie pops are a trend we don’t see going away anytime soon (thankfully). And why would they? They are miniature-food perfection and we happen to think our famous, homemade preserves make a pretty darn great pie filling. Since they’re so … Read More
Maple Walnut Pie
Maple Walnut Pie 1 (9″) partially baked pie shell 1 cup walnut pieces 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 tablespoons melted butter 3 eggs 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup corn syrup Preheat oven to … Read More
Mark and Meredith’s Famous “M&M” Christmas Cookies
Mark Curtis and Meredith Lipscomb, Loveless employees for almost a decade, have known one another for over thirty years. Many years before their work relationship, Meredith taught Mark how to make the best basic cookie recipe! Adding a little creativity, … Read More
Meyer Lemon Creme Brulee
The literal translation of a traditional creme brûlée dessert is “burnt cream.” Even though it may sound unsavory, there is nothing quite like cracking into a crisp, caramelized sugar shell to find a light and creamy custard buried underneath. Even better is that Chef … Read More
Meyer Lemon Creme Caramel
In the words of Chef Bart, “In Spain they call it Flan, in France, Creme Caramel… there ain’t noooo difference.” Well, whatever you choose to call it, this decadent dessert gives you the distinct tartness of seasonal Meyer Lemons … Read More
Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta
For those wondering, Panna Cotta is a light, silky cream custard that’s most often served with caramel or fruit. Like a Creme Caramel or Creme Brulee, the flavor possibilities for Panna Cotta are infinite. As a part of a series … Read More
Meyer Lemon Poppy Pound Cake
We love the kind of cake that fits seamlessly into every meal. The great thing about any pound cake is it’s versatility and whether it’s served alone alongside a cupa joe in the morning (helloooo, mid-morning snack) or as a sweet ending … Read More
Muddy Fudge Pie
Excerpted from Desserts From the Famous Loveless Cafe by Alisa Huntsman (Artisan Books). Copyright 2011. Photo by Karen Mordechai Makes a 9-inch Pie, Serves 8 One of the most popular desserts here at the Loveless Cafe, this “fudge pie” … Read More
Naked Berry Pies
“Naked” refers to the lack of a pie pan with these sweet little summertime dessert pies. These individual pies are formed right on the baking sheet without any fussy fitting or crimping. This recipe uses the “easy-as-pie” dough that is … Read More
No Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
1 cup sugar 1 cup white corn syrup 12 oz. peanut butter 4 ½ cups cornflakes In a saucepan, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil for 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat. Working quickly, stir in peanut … Read More
Oatmeal Carrot Raisin Cookies
½ cup butter ½ cup sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1 ¼ cup rolled oats ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ pound raisins ½ cup … Read More
Oatmeal Raisin Pie
We’re just having a ball celebrating National Oatmeal Month this January. To keep the fun going, our baker Alisa made up a special Oatmeal Raisin Pie. Similar to a Pecan Pie in the ingredients and consistency, this recipe has a … Read More
Old-Fashioned Sawdust Pie
Old-Fashioned Sawdust Pie 7 egg whites, unbeaten 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups crushed cookie crumbs* 1 1/2 cups pecans 1 1/2 cups coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell Preheat oven to 325 … Read More
Peach Biscuit Brown Betty
Excerpted from Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe by Alisa Huntsman (Artisan Books). Copyright 2011. Photograph by Karen Mordechiai. Peach Biscuit Brown Betty Serves 4 Traditionally, brown Betty desserts are made with slices of bread or crumbs. We … Read More
Peanut Brittle Cookies
Loveless Cafe peanut brittle so delicious and is even more amazing in cookie form. Be warned that these cookies are addicting – you’ll want to make these for all your family gatherings, parties or for just everyday indulgence. As you … Read More
Pecan Sandies
1 pound butter ¾ pound light brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cups pecans 1 quart flour powdered sugar – optional In a bowl with an electric mixer, blend the room temperature butter with brown … Read More
Peppermint Pie
1(9″) pie serving 8 2/3 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3 egg whites 3/4 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons 1 packet gelatin 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract red food coloring, as needed 1 (9″) chocolate … Read More
Persimmon Pie
Excerpted from Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe by Alisa Huntsman (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2012 Makes a 9-inch pie; serves 6 to 8 Southern persimmons look very different from the big red Italian beauties often seen in the … Read More
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
1 (8oz.) package cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar ½ cup canned pumpkin 1 egg ½ tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1 cup Loveless Biscuit Mix ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. … Read More
Red Velvet Cake
Makes an 8-inch double-layer cake; serves 8 to 10 A slice of red velvet cake looks just as its name implies—soft and red—though its flavor base is cocoa. A big hit on Valentine’s Day, the dessert is popular for the … Read More
Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
There are few things in this world better than Red Velvet anything with Cream Cheese Frosting. These brownies incorporate both flavors by swirling a layer of cheesecake into the batter and baking the two together. The result is not only … Read More
Red Velvet Pancakes with Sweet Cream Cheese Butter
As featured in Southern Living. RED VELVET PANCAKE BATTER 2 cups All-Purpose Flour ½ cup Cocoa Powder 1 cup Powdered Sugar 1.5 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Baking Soda 1.5 cups Buttermilk 2 ea Eggs … Read More
Seven Layer Cookies
4 cups graham crackers, finely crushed 2 sticks real butter, melted 2 small cans condensed milk 3 cups shredded coconut 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup walnuts or pecans A sprinkling of LOVE In … Read More
S’mores Cookies
Our recipe for s’more cookies contain all the same wonderful ingredients – graham cracker crumbs, chocolate and mini-marshmallows – of the famed fireside treats, with none of the mess. 1 pound Granulated Sugar 8 each Fresh Eggs 2 tablespoons … Read More
Southern Style Coconut Cake
Find this recipe in our cookbook, Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe (on sale!) Just look at it. Is your mouth watering yet? Are you making mental notes of the ingredients you have in your pantry? Are you wondering if the … Read More
Sticky Biscuits
LOVELESS CAFE’S STICKY BISCUITS 1 2lb bag of Loveless Cafe Biscuit Mix 3 ½ cups buttermilk, divided 1 ½ cups raisins 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 cup granulated sugar 1 lb butter 2 lb light brown sugar ½ cup … Read More
Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
Strawberry and rhubarb may be a traditional flavor combination, but this cake is unlike any you’ve ever had before. The flavor of the tart fruit is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cake, and sugar crystals along the sides … Read More
Strawberry Shortcake with Orange Zest Biscuits
We at the Loveless are always a little hesitant to post a recipe that contains the word “biscuit,” in fear of misleading someone that they might discover a secret to our famous secret-recipe biscuits. After over 60 years, Annie Loveless’ … Read More
Sweet Grits Pie
Sweet Grits Pie 3/4 cup milk 1″ piece of vanilla bean 1/4 cup quick-cooking grits 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 3/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, slightly beaten 1/4 cup half and half zest of one … Read More
Wicked Brownies
Just one of 100 simple Southern recipes from the cookbook Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe, this recipe for Wicked Brownies will bake up a heap of sinfully-sweet rich chocolate brownies for your loved ones! … Read More