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17 Labor Day desserts that are worth every calorie

17 Labor Day Desserts Worth Every Delicious Calorie!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A collection of 17 delectable desserts perfect for celebrating Labor Day, each one worth every calorie.


Ingredients

  • Chocolate Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Chocolate Cake: 2 cups sugar
  • Chocolate Cake: 1 3/4 cups cocoa powder
  • Chocolate Cake: 1 1/2 cups milk
  • Chocolate Cake: 1 cup vegetable oil
  • Chocolate Cake: 4 large eggs
  • Chocolate Cake: 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Cake: 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Chocolate Cake: 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Chocolate Cake: 1 tsp salt
  • Apple Pie: 6 cups sliced apples
  • Apple Pie: 1 cup sugar
  • Apple Pie: 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Apple Pie: 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Apple Pie: 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Apple Pie: 1 pie crust
  • Brownies: 1 cup butter
  • Brownies: 2 cups sugar
  • Brownies: 4 large eggs
  • Brownies: 1 cup cocoa powder
  • Brownies: 1 cup flour
  • Brownies: 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake batter by mixing all ingredients until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  4. For the apple pie, mix sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then fill the pie crust.
  5. Bake the apple pie at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
  6. For the brownies, melt butter and mix with sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  7. Stir in cocoa powder and flour, then pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

  • Let the chocolate cake cool before frosting.
  • Serve the apple pie warm with ice cream for extra indulgence.
  • Brownies can be topped with nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg