Dolly Parton whips up something sweet in new baking line with Duncan Hines
Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines are collaborating on a line of baking mixes and frostings inspired by Dolly’s Famous Southern Recipes.
The iconic singer-songwriter and beloved philanthropist has always enjoyed baking, and her Southern flair is evident in cake mixes like Southern Style Banana and Southern Style Coconut that pairs with Creamy Buttercream and Creamy Chocolate Buttercream frostings.
"I've always loved to cook. Growing up in the South exposed me to that authentic Mom & Pop kind of cooking. Baking was no different. I had plenty of people to show me what's what in the kitchen ... my Mama, my grandmothers and my aunts were all wonderful bakers," Parton says on the Duncan Hines website.
"They taught me everything I know, from biscuits and gravy to chocolate cake. Now I am proud to share some of those favorites with all of you."
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Recipes for her Banana Puddin' Cake and Coconut Cake are available on the Duncan Hines website.
A limited edition promotional Dolly Parton Baking Collection is available on the Duncan Hines website for $40 plus shipping, and includes the banana, coconut cake cake mixes along with the buttercream and chocolate buttercream frostings, recipe cards, as well as a tea towel and spatula, each branded with “If you are what you eat, then why not be sweet."
The collection sold out almost as soon as Parton announced it on her Instagram page Wednesday morning, but Duncan Hines is collecting email addresses from those who were unable to order the $40 collection and promises to let them know when more collections are in stock.
Dolly Parton's appearance on Today With Hoda and Jenna
On Wednesday, Parton appeared on Today With Hoda and Jenna to talk about the new baking line, her new book and accompanying album, "Run, Rose, Run" and how she spent her recent 76th birthday (with her husband and eating cake of course)..
Of her new baking partnership, Parton joked she got into business with Duncan Hines because, "How many times have people made a Duncan Hines cake and acted like they made it?"
Parton said the mixes should hit store shelves in March.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY NETWORK: Dolly Parton cake mixes introduced by Duncan Hines
