This recipe was adapted from a Southern Living article from November 2015. It is a large, gorgeous dessert that’s not too fussy. The steps can be broken into pieces and assembled the day of serving.

Mark Kurlansky is the author of "The Basque History of the World" (Penguin, 2001), among other books. His new book, "Boogaloo on Second Avenue: A Novel of Pastry, Guilt, and Music," will be published ...

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