Classic American Desserts That Defined The 20th Century

By Yash Lakhan

Apple Pie

This traditional American delicacy
with its flaky crust filled with spiced apples
is a favorite.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thanks to their delicious chocolate chunks
these 1930s inventions swiftly rose to fame in the United States.

Cheesecake

In the 1950s
rich and creamy cheesecake in the New York style became a popular dessert.
It can be eaten simple or with fruit toppings.

Brownies

These chewy chocolate squares date back to the late 1800s
and by the mid-1900s
they were a mainstay in American households.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

This cake
a 1950s favorite
is cooked with cherries and caramelized pineapple rings on the bottom and is then flipped for a gorgeous appearance.