When planning your Thanksgiving menu, you're bound to have at least one Thanksgiving pie on the table. And there's nothing wrong with that! But if you want to add another fall dessert to your holiday spread, consider making one of these festive Thanksgiving cakes. They're less traditional and they're great for feeding a crowd. Choose from show-stopping layered cakes, comforting cheesecakes, simple sheet cakes, and more.
If you're looking for something loaded with fall flavors, you've come to the right place! Here, you'll find homemade cake recipes featuring pears, cranberries, and apples (Think: classic apple cake, caramel apple cheesecake, and apple cake in an iron skillet). Of course, when it comes to Thanksgiving, we can't forget about the pumpkin desserts, too. Pumpkin spice fans will go crazy for Ree Drummond's classic pumpkin sheet cake, the pumpkin spice cake with caramel glaze, or the pumpkin roll cake that even novice bakers can make.
We've also included plenty of chocolate cakes and less traditional but equally as flavorful ideas like lemon cakes for those with a serious sweet tooth. And if you still can't decide between cake and pie? You'll be pleased to learn that serving both is completely acceptable. In fact, it's encouraged! While you're at it, bake some Thanksgiving cookies and have an entire dessert table. Your guests will love it!
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