Taste of the South

8 Slices of the South's Best Cakes

can be made that much better with a gigantic slice of cake for dessert. Layered, frosted, decorated—these cakes are so good, you may not want to wait until the end of dinner to indulge. in North Carolina churns out farm-fresh fare from meat and seafood dishes to drinks and dessert. Their Fig & Olive Oil. Known for its modern takes on classic treats, Rock City revives a beloved cake recipe in the form of a cupcake for one local favorite: an old-fashioned chocolate Coca-Cola cake just like grandma used to make, filled and topped with a simple chocolate fudge buttercream.

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