The Puddin Hill Store is a unique place. Shelves are stocked with Mary of Puddin Hill Pecan Fruit Cake, the confection derived from an old family recipe by Mary and Sam Lauderdale more than 45 years ago.
Mary Horton’s original recipe has never been changed. The cakes are still made with an abundance of nuts (they make pecan, apricot and walnut varieties), cherries, pineapple and dates with just enough batter to hold it all together. There are no spices or citron, and no preservatives or additives.
Tours of Puddin Hill
During the Fall months, things really get busy at Mary of Puddin Hill, and that’s the best time to see first-hand just how those delicious cakes and candies are made. In October, November and December, Puddin Hill offers daily tours of the bakery, candy kitchen and mail order departments. You’ll see everything from the ovens that bake the award-winning fruit cakes to creamy candy fillings passing under a waterfall of pure chocolate. Information and a tour schedule are available in the Puddin Hill Store.
