Would You Have Guessed This Is North Carolina’s Favorite Dessert? (2024)

Would You Have Guessed This Is North Carolina’s Favorite Dessert? (1)By Melanie Day

We’ve run into a few lists that make us shake our heads over the years. But this one may take the… cake- pun 100% intended. North Carolina’s favorite dessert is not one we would have thought of. Coventry Direct used some interesting methodologyto determine the most popular dessert in every state. They took a list of 40 of the most popular desserts and then analyzed Google search terms in each state for those 40 desserts.

While not a bad metric, it does seem to create an issue in states where popular desserts don’t really need to be Googled: Grandma just passes that recipe right on down. But anyway, while most of us might guess chocolate cake, or sweet potato pie for North Carolina, you’d be wrong apparently. Also, Idaho, Minnesota, New Hampshire, SOUTH CAROLINA are y’all ok? The other question I have is what in the world is Texas sheet cake and why is it so popular? Also why is there no just chocolate or vanilla cake or cupcakes on this list? I have to think those are more popular than things that made this list.

But what is North Carolina’s favorite dessert? Well, let’s take a look at the most popular dessert in every state:

  • Alabama

    Pound Cake

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  • Alaska

    Baked Alaska

  • Arizona

    Rice Krispies Treats

  • Arkansas

    Pecan Pie

  • California

    Ice Cream

  • Colorado

    Rice Krispies Treats
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  • Connecticut

    Ice Box Cake

  • Delaware

    Funnel Cake

  • District Of Columbia

    Ice Cream

  • Florida

    Key Lime Pie
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  • Hawaii

    Cheesecake

  • Idaho

    Jello

  • Illinois

    Ice Cream

  • Indiana

    Texas Sheet Cake
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  • Iowa

    Texas Sheet Cake

  • Kansas

    Texas Sheet Cake

  • Kentucky

    Fudge

  • Louisiana

    Pralines

  • Maine

    Chocolate Chip Cookies
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  • Maryland

    Funnel Cake

  • Massachusetts

    Ice Cream

  • Michigan

    Carrot Cake

  • Minnesota

    Jello

  • Missouri

    Coconut Cake

  • Montana

    Pumpkin Pie

  • Nebraska

    Brownies

  • Nevada

    Blondies
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  • New Hampshire

    Jello

  • New Jersey

    Ice Box Cake

  • New Mexico

    Bananas Foster

  • New York

    Black & White Cookies

  • North Carolina

    Coconut Cake

    Yes, that’s right. According to this list, North Carolina’s favorite dessert is coconut cake. Hmmmm…. I mean it is one of my parents’ favorite desserts and a Christmas dinner staple for our family. So honestly, I’ve been more suprirsed- I’m looking at you -the states that had jello as a favorite.

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  • North Dakota

    Banana Split

  • Ohio

    Texas Sheet Cake

  • Oklahoma

    Pecan Pie

  • Oregon

    Carrot Cake

  • Pennsylvania

    Ice Cream

  • Rhode Island

    Donuts
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  • South Carolina

    Jello

  • South Dakota

    Brownies

  • Tennessee

    Chess Pie

  • Texas

    Pecan Pie

  • Utah

    Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Vermont

    Brownies

  • Virginia

    Funnel Cake
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  • Washington

    Carrot Cake

  • West Virginia

    Fudge

  • Wisconsin

    Cherry Pie

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Would You Have Guessed This Is North Carolina’s Favorite Dessert? (2024)

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Would You Have Guessed This Is North Carolina’s Favorite Dessert? ›

According to this list, North Carolina's favorite dessert is coconut cake.

What dessert is North Carolina famous for? ›

Coconut Cake

Yes, that's right. According to this list, North Carolina's favorite dessert is coconut cake.

What is the signature dessert of North Carolina? ›

North Carolina: Coconut Cake

If you didn't already know, coconut cake is a popular dessert throughout the south, so it's no surprise that this dessert is a hit in North Carolina. If you're not already a fan of coconut, you will be, after you taste this cake.

What is North Carolina's favorite ice cream? ›

So which flavor is the most popular in North Carolina? As it turns out, Birthday Cake ice cream is the flavor most residents in the state tend to seek out. North Carolinians aren't alone in enjoying the flavor!

What is the official pie of North Carolina? ›

North Carolina: Sweet Potato Pie.

What is North Carolina's state cookie? ›

Surely as you can buy them in the gift shop at the North Carolina Museum of History, Moravian cookies are a state staple. If you've never been to Old Salem or you're not familiar with the Moravians, they settled in the Winston-Salem area and brought traditions with them that include the aforementioned cookies.

What is North Carolina's signature food? ›

Barbecue and Beyond: The Most-Iconic Food in North Carolina. Smoky ribs, fresh-caught shrimp and plucked-from-the-tree peaches are just a few of the most-iconic treats that await in North Carolina.

What is the sweet smell in North Carolina? ›

Sweet-shrub, Carolina allspice, Calycanthus floridus, is a shrub that is native to the Southeast, and which is fairly common, in many places from northern Virginia down through lower Mississippi. It likes to grow in rich woods, and often in the shade.

What does charlotte mean in dessert? ›

char·​lotte ˈshär-lət. : a dessert consisting of a filling (as of fruit, whipped cream, or custard) layered with or placed in a mold lined with strips of bread, ladyfingers, or biscuits.

What is North Carolina favorite candy? ›

Most Popular Chocolate Candies by State
StateWinnerSecond
North CarolinaSnickersM&M's
North DakotaReese's Peanut Butter CupsHershey's Milk Chocolate
OhioM&M'sReese's Peanut Butter Cups
OklahomaReese's Peanut Butter CupsTwix
46 more rows
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What is Dolly Parton's favorite ice cream? ›

Britton Bauer found out that Parton's favorite Jeni's flavor is “Strawberry Buttermilk.” Then she remembered strawberry pretzel salad, a mid-century dish that she grew up with in Illinois. It's a salty layer of pretzel crust topped with a cream cheese filling and a layer of strawberry jello on top.

What is the #1 ice cream in America? ›

1. Vanilla. Above all types of ice cream flavors, vanilla is America's favorite for a reason: it's simple and it goes with everything.

What is the best tasting dessert? ›

What everyone's cooking
  • Amaretto brulee.
  • Chocolate banoffee pie.
  • Apple & cherry strudel.
  • 'Mangomisu'
  • 10-minute honey cheesecake.
  • Almond strawberry roulade.
  • Black forest trifles.
  • Chocolate baubles.

Which is the sweetest dessert? ›

The combination of the sweet coconut milk and the rich palm sugar syrup contributes to its intense sweetness. The Sweetest Dessert in the world is ABC, Ice Kacang forever.

Is North Carolina a food desert? ›

The USDA has identified 349 food deserts in North Carolina affecting over 1.5 million residents.

What is NC State national food? ›

List of U.S. state foods
StateFood typeFood name
New YorkState muffinApple muffin
State snackYogurt
North CarolinaState vegetableSweet potato
State blue berryBlueberry
126 more rows

What is North Carolina popularly known for? ›

Range of landscapes. North Carolina features a diverse range of natural landscapes, from the towering peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the west to the pristine barrier islands of the Outer Banks along its eastern coast.

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