Apricot Pinenut Cookies- The Loveless Cafe

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


We love bacon. We love Apple Pie. We saw nothing wrong with combining the two. You'll love this unique pie recipe!

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


Sweet N' Salty Bacon Pralines from the Loveless Cafe

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

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


Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe- Big Momma's Blackberry Jam Cake

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


Simple, delicious and refreshing Blueberries and Cream Pie from the Loveless Cafe

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


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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


Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe - Caramel Apple Cake

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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


Easy Cinnamon Butterfly Cookies - made with Loveless Cafe Biscuit Mix!

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



Coconut Chews

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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


Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe- Double Chocolate Fudge Cake

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


Just what the King ordered ~ a delicious dessert chock-full of peanut butter cream, bananas and BACON!

“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


It's a classic French pastry dish that always deserves a little attention- Fresh Strawberry Tarts from the Loveless Cafe

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 at the Loveless Cafe

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

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


Loveless Cafe's Granola Ganache Cookies

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


Holiday Honey Spice Snaps from the Loveless Cafe

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

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


PECAN PIE

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


Adorable and delicious ~ Perfect pie pops made with all-natural Loveless Cafe preserves

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


maplewalnutpie

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


Famous "M&M" Christmas Cookies from the Loveless Cafe Cookie Swap

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


Delicious and surprisingly easy Meyer Lemon Creme Brulee from the dessert experts at the Loveless Cafe

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


The perfect after-dinner treat- Creme Caramel from Loveless Event Catering

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


A petite and decadent dessert- Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta from the Loveless Cafe

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


Perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert! Light and sweet Meyer Lemon Poppy Pound Cake from the Loveless Cafe

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


Desserts from the Loveless Cafe - Muddy Fudge Pie

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


nakedberrypies

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


Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies from the Loveless Cafe

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- The Loveless Cafe

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


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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


sawdustpie

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 from the Loveless Cafe's Desserts Cookbook

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


peanutbrittlecookies

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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


Loveless Cafe's Peppermint Pie

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 - A True Southern Specialty. Wild Southern persimmons were originally harvested by the Cherokee Indians

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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


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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


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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


Loveless Cafe's Seven Layer Cookies

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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


Desserts from the Famous Loveless Cafe- Coconut Cake

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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


This is a must-try! Strawberrry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake from the Loveless Cafe

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

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

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 from the Loveless Cafe

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