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
First, brush up on your cake-icing skills!
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Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake
Ren Fuller
The flavors of spiced pumpkin and molasses are good all season long, but a stencil and some powdered sugar turns this treat into a perfect Halloween party dessert.
Warm coffee, ground cinnamon, and of course three kinds of milk make this simple dessert a delicious addition to a cool morning on the back porch with a cup of tea.
We will always love (see what we did there?) this giant, bright-pink donut-like cake, filled with chocolate coconut filling. Serve it with a cup of coffee and a strong classic country playlist.
The best part of this easy, delicious Bundt cake? It will keep on the counter for several days—if it lasts that long. Its shape is courtesy of a "heritage" style pan.
A simple variation on our Pumpkin Spice and Pecan Cake creates this simple but delicious fall treat. Slather on some Honey and Spice Buttercream for an extra treat.
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.
Applesauce keeps these miniature apple cakes moist and flavorful without adding fat. Drizzled with apple glaze, they're the perfect little autumn sweet treat.
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.