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Carrot Cake photo coming soon
1960s-present
Carrot cake has older European roots in carrot puddings and cakes, but the American layer cake with oil, warm spices, nuts, and cream cheese frosting surged in the 1960s and 1970s. It became a party, bakery, and Easter-table classic.
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Banana Split photo coming soon
1900s-present
A classic American banana split made with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, three sauces, whipped cream, nuts, and cherries.
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Black Forest Cake photo coming soon
1960s-present
Black Forest cake, or Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, came from German pastry traditions and became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century. American versions often soften the kirsch element but keep chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.
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Cheesecake Sampler photo coming soon
1970s-present
A four-flavor cheesecake sampler with one base cheesecake and sections topped with plain, strawberry, chocolate, and caramel-pecan finishes.