American fare has had its highs and lows. Fried chicken? High. Jellied meat? Low.

But look at our history of sweets, from apple pie to Dippin’ Dots, and there isn’t a flunky in the bunch.

SusieCakes keeps the tradition alive: Using family recipes and all-natural ingredients, the new Brentwood bakeshop’s goods will jog your fondest childhood memories and make some tasty new ones at the same time.

Home of the frosting-filled cupcake and just-like-Mom-used-to-make birthday cakes, their retro treats like chocolate wafer icebox cake, banana pudding with vanilla wafers, and Whoopie pies are devourable for any occasion (like, say, Tuesday).

And the lemon bars, peanut butter cookies, and Southern red velvet cake furnish further proof that you just can’t beat good ole American desserts.

No matter how you slice it.

SusieCakes, 11708 San Vicente Boulevard, at Barrington Avenue, Brentwood (310-442-2253 or susiecakesla.com).