Sweet Southern classics, made for one or for the whole family.

From tall coconut layer cakes and buttery pound cakes to pecan pie, banana pudding and old-fashioned fudge, Sheila's Southern Desserts gathers 156 of the treasured sweets Grandmother and the church ladies of the South brought to Sunday dinners, holiday tables and family reunions, with clear, easy directions for today's kitchens.

What makes this dessert cookbook different: whenever a recipe can be made for one, you'll find a Single Serving beside the Family of 4. Cakes, pies and other big desserts come with a Cooking for One tip, so you can enjoy one slice tonight and freeze the rest.

Inside you'll find:

• Cakes & Icings: coconut cake, Italian cream cake, red velvet with old-time icing, German chocolate and a dozen pound cakes
• Pies & Cobblers: pecan pie, chess pie, sweet potato pie, lemon meringue, chocolate pie and easy peach cobbler
• Cookies & Bars: snickerdoodles, pecan tassies, seven layer bars and chewy brownies
• Puddings, Custards & Ice Cream: banana pudding, chocolate bread pudding, boiled custard and churned peach ice cream
• Candy & Sweet Treats: divinity, peanut brittle, five minute fudge and roasted pecans
• Sweet Breads & Muffins: banana nut bread, pumpkin bread and blueberry muffins
• Other Desserts: ambrosia, cherry yum-yum, cream puffs and more

Every recipe is numbered, and most include a "Sheila's Kitchen" note with a bit of history or a helpful tip. At the back, Kitchen Wisdom from Grandmother shares baking substitutions, tips worth remembering, and kitchen fun for the grandchildren.

Whether you're baking for the holidays or treating yourself to one perfect slice, these are the desserts that make a Southern table feel like home.