Candles That Smell Good Enough To Eat

Southern Living

Scented candles aren't just for looks (although, some of these mini pie candles may beg otherwise!). A yummy scented candle can transport you to a cozy windowsill with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate, or can bring you back to your Grandmama's kitchen as she's pulling her famous lemon pound cake from the oven. All of these candles are both pretty and pretty yummy. If you're a fan of sweets, we've got you covered with a rich pecan pie candle, a sweet strawberry shortcake candle, and even a birthday cake candle. Looking for something a little more rugged? A bacon and bourbon candle will bring lots of flavor to your home. Or, if you're a weekend bruncher – there's a champagne and sugared mandarin-scented candle that you have to try. We can't guarantee that you'll make it through these delicious candle scents without drooling a little bit.

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Lemon Pound Cake Candle

BUY IT: $6; etsy.com

We'd love a slice of this sweet and citrus-y candle, please and thank you! This hand-poured product is crisp and refreshing, and burns around 25-30 hours.

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Beignets & Cafe Au Lait Candle

BUY IT: $16; etsy.com

This is every New Orleans lover's dream. NOLA-based candle company The Bathing Raven has captured the beloved scent of fresh beignets and cafe au lait that's so iconic in the Crescent City. You won't regret this.

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Strawberry Shortcake Candle

BUY IT: $9; etsy.com

Strawberries, whipped cream, and shortbread, oh my! This soft and creamy candle will fill up your home with the scent of Strawberry Shortcake. It's made with a blend of soy wax and coconut wax, and burns over 35 hours.

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Birthday Cake Candle

BUY IT: $12; etsy.com

This fun birthday cake-scented candle is hand-poured by Birchwood Cottage in Palm Bay, Florida. The 100% natural soy wax candle gives your kitchen the fresh-baked scent of cupcakes. It even has sprinkles.

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Buttermilk Pancakes Votive

BUY IT: $5; etsy.com

If we can't have a fresh pile of pancakes on our plate 24/7, we'll compromise for this Buttermilk Pancakes votive from Lafayette, Louisiana. Add a couple of these into small glass holders around your house, and your guests will never leave.

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Key Lime Pie Candle

BUY IT: $5.95; etsy.com

Take a whiff of this decadent candle and see if you can resist a slice of creamy, custardy key lime pie. This soy wax candle comes in an aluminum tin and burns for 20-25 hours.

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Banana Cream Pie Candle

BUY IT: $12; etsy.com

We couldn't NOT include this candle on the list. Is there anything more Southern than walking into a home that smells like Banana Cream Pie? This Nashville-made wax "pie" even comes in a mini metal pie tin.

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Bacon & Bourbon Candle

BUY IT: $14; etsy.com

We all know someone who's a bacon fanatic. With this very gentlemanly Bacon & Bourbon scent from Silver Dollar Candle Co. in Knoxville, Tennessee, you'll have your home smelling like an inviting man cave in no time.

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Pecan Pie Candle

BUY IT: $14; etsy.com

Made in Nashville, Tennessee, this 5-inch mini pecan pie both looks and smells delicious. Be sure to keep out of reach from kids and pets, though – they may want to take a bite.

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Brunch Candle

BUY IT: $14; etsy.com

Move over, mimosas – this Brunch Candle is our new Saturday splurge. This sugared mandarin and champagne-scented candle burns 40-50 hours, and it's all done with essential oils.

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Spiced Apple Cider Candle

BUY IT: $24; etsy.com

With notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, orange, and clove, this Spiced Cider candle will make your home smell like a fall breeze all year round. The candle is made with a wooden wick that crackles quietly, and is eco-friendly with natural soy wax.

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