Deans Cake House and its famous seven-layer cakes are a Southern institution.
The Alabama woman whose old-fashioned, seven-layer cakes became a Southern institution has died at the age of 89.
The Andalusia native always insisted that her team ofgrandmothersworked harder than any youngster, though she hired them occasionally.

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“People know a real person makes every cake.
you’re free to taste it.”
The signature seven-layer cakes come in three flavors: chocolate, lemon, and caramel.

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But not as long as I’m alive."
Rest in peace, Miss Dean.

Credit: Robbie Caponetto

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