Looking for award-winning desserts that are actually easy to make? In this video, Nicole shares four prize-worthy treats that start with simple shortcuts (like boxed mix and ready-made dough) but deliver big on flavor—and blue ribbons. These recipes have wowed county fair judges and state fair crowds, and now they’re ready for your kitchen.
She kicks things off with a Peaches & Cream Pie that magically forms its own crust using vanilla pudding mix, followed by a super-rich Too Much Chocolate Cake that’s taken home first prize. Next up: a classic All-Butter Pound Cake that’s a Kentucky blue ribbon winner, and finally, a Salted Two-Way Brownie made with boxed brownie mix, chocolate chip cookie dough, and a caramel drizzle that won over judges at the North Carolina State Fair.
Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just want something sweet and simple, these fair-tested desserts are guaranteed to impress.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:14 – Peaches & Cream Pie
4:21 – Too Much Chocolate Cake
7:50 – All-Butter Pound Cake
11:40 – Salted Two-Way Brownie
Get the recipes here:
Peaches & Cream Pie: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15142/award-winning-peaches-and-cream-pie/
Too Much Chocolate Cake: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7565/too-much-chocolate-cake/
All-Butter Pound Cake: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/257278/kentucky-blue-ribbon-all-butter-pound-cake/
Salted Two-Way Brownie https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2022/11/02/salted-2-way-brownie-recipe-wins-ultimate-brownie-showdown-presented-humana
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Not to be a negative Nancy Karen but I have to say i would be totally pissed off if someone using boxed cakes and already made cookie dough beat my completely homemade dessert. 😂 so for me it's the peach dessert. That looks great.
You would Never lose! We think you do amazing things! You are awesome ❤
All junk ingredients!
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Shouldn't be award-winning out of the box
Oh my goodness Nicole! Just made your “Too Much Chocolate” cake. In lieu of water, I added coffee. Before it went in the oven, I sprinkled sea salt flakes on top. This cake is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever made and so easy. Oh and I made a raspberry sauce. Spooned it on the plate and set a slice of cake on top. My husband loves it 😋 Issaquah, WA 🇺🇸
You're the bomb!!
That “Too much chocolate cake”. Is actually a Pillsbury Bake off winner cake from 1978. It is been my go to chocolate cake for ever.
Hopefully cookbooks are in the works…DESSERTS, MAIN DISHES, SIDE DISHES, VEGAN MEALS the best chef’s encyclopedias!😆
You are definitely my favorite of all time. A suggestion!! Another competitor of your Sugar Spun Run has great recipes also! The thing I love about her, is she sends out recipes on your internet, she show’s you a video of instructions & how to make the recipe and then she gives you the option of printing the recipe along with instructions. Oh! what a blessing this has been. No matter what, I just think you are a hoot & love your recipes., quick and to the point!!!😂