37 Best Fall Cake Recipes

Publish date: 2024-09-24
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  • Food & Drinks
  • Celebrate Fall
  • 35+ Best Fall Cakes for Any Occasion of the Season

    • Impress your family and guests with these fall desserts.

    By Updated: Aug 3, 2022bookmarksSave ArticleBrian Woodcock

    When the weather turns chilly, you know it’s fall baking season. If you’re looking for a new cake recipe to whip for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or a game day weekend, there’s something on this list for autumn occasion or dinner party. Whether you're a pumpkin person, apple fan, or a pecan enthusiast, we’ve got your fall cake baking covered.

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    How to Ice a Layer Cake

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    First, brush up on your cake-icing skills!

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    Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake

    spiced pumpkin molasses cake with a jackolantern pattern on the top in powdered sugarRen Fuller3

    Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

    chocolate tres leches cake in a square white baking dish with whipped cream and chocolate curls on topWilliam Dickey

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    Chocolate Chunk Cupcakes with Swirled Frosting

    chocolate chunk cupcakes with chocolate and vanilla swirled frosting arranged on a stack of notebooksRen Fuller5

    Peach Upside-Down Cake

    fall cake ideas peach upside down cakeEmily Dorio6

    Dolly's Donut Coconut Bundt Cake

    dollys donut coconut bundt cake with pink glaze and sprinkles on topBrian Kennedy

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    Spice Layer Cake

    spice layer cake on a glass cake stand and garnished with pie crust leaves and acorns made of caramel candiesBrian Woodcock8

    Apple-Cinnamon Layer Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

    apple cinnamon layer cake with salted caramel frostingBrian Woodcock9

    Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting

    chocolate brown sugar butter cake with spiced pumpkin frosting and garnished with pecans around the sidesJohnny Miller

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    Pumpkin Spice Cake

    pumpkin spice layer cake on a wooden cake stand with candy pumpkins and leaves as garnishCharles Schiller11

    Orange Blossom Bundt Cake

    orange blossom bundt cake on a white cake stand with forks and a plate next to itBrian Woodcock12

    Golden Pumpkin Cake

    golden pumpkin loaf cake on a wooden serving board with two slices cut off the front endCharles Schiller

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    Chocolate Spice Cake

    a slice of chocolate spice cake on a small light pink plate with a fork and a cup of coffee and the rest of the cake in a round metal cake pan behind itCharles Schiller14

    Vanilla Sheet Cake with Chocolate-Cinnamon Filling

    vanilla sheet cake with chocolate cinnamon filling on a white rectangle serving trayBrian Woodcock15

    Toffee Crunch Cake

    toffee crunch cake on a white plate with two pieces cut out of one sideJohnny Miller

    Chocolate lovers, this fall cake is for you. A chocolate lover's dream, this elegant brown butter cake is infused with a crunchy pecan and vanilla wafer mixture, and is garnished with toffee bars.

    Get the recipe for Toffee Crunch Cake.

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    Orange Chiffon Cake

    orange chiffon cake on a white cake stand with a slice on a small light blue plate next to it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a forkJohn Kernick17

    Apple Cardamom Cakes

    a woman holding a white tray lined with tan parchment paper and holding six mini apple cardamom cakes with apple cider icingDebra McClinton

    Applesauce keeps these miniature apple cakes moist and flavorful without adding fat. Drizzled with apple glaze, they're the perfect little autumn sweet treat.

    Get the recipe for Apple Cardamom Cakes.

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    Hot Chocolate Meringue Cake

    hot chocolate meringue cake on a red cake stand with whipped cream and shaved chocolate on topCharles Schiller

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    Upside-Down Orange-Cranberry Cake

    upside down orange cranberry cake on a white cake standBrian Woodcock20

    Sweet Potato Pound Cake

    sweet potato pound cake topped with glaze and chopped pecansButter Be Ready

    This sweet potato pound cake is like comfort food in cake form. It's full of spices and homey flavors, and it would look extra delicious on your Thanksgiving dessert table.

    Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Pound Cake at Butter Be Ready.

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