Fall is the official start to baking season and it's no surprise why—from school bake sales to holiday parties, there are so many reasons to celebrate. And what's the one thing that every party needs? Cake, of course! That's precisely the reason we've rounded up these stunning fall cake ideas, including sheet cakes, Bundt cakes, layer cakes, and even cheesecakes. All of these cakes would make a tasty addition to your Thanksgiving dessert spread, and they would even look beautiful alongside your seasonal fall cupcakes.
Here, you'll find fall cakes that are packed with all the flavors of the season. Pumpkin desserts are a no-brainer this time of year. In fact, pumpkin cake just so happens to be one of Ree Drummond's childhood favorites! We've included plenty to choose from, from Ree's easy sheet cake to a moist Bundt cake and mini pumpkin cheesecakes fit for a crowd. Of course, there's plenty of other sweets if pumpkin isn't your thing. Chocoholics will dream of the two-layer German chocolate cake and peanut butter cheesecake with a chocolate crust and topping, while cinnamon sugar streusel fans will adore recipes like the sour cream coffee cake and crumb cake that are just as good for breakfast the next morning. Pour a mug full of coffee or, better yet, apple cider, and cozy right up to one of these heavenly fall desserts!
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Crumb Cake
Caitlin Bensel
The star of this cake is the extra-thick layer of buttery streusel topping! It's the perfect snacking cake, especially alongside a cup of coffee or mug of warm tea.
These bite-sized cakes are full of cozy fall flavors. The recipe makes 12, so they're the perfect recipe to try for an autumn dinner party with friends. You can make them ahead and simply dollop with whipped cream when it's time to serve.
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't love this two-tiered beauty. Between the rich, cocoa-infused cake, coconut filling, and fudge frosting, it's pure and total decadence.
With ribbon of warm cinnamon sugar streusel spun through the middle and even more sprinkled on top, this cake is a cozy bake for fall. The sour cream in the batter helps keep it wonderfully moist!
Give this retro recipe a spin this autumn! If you've never tried baking with soda, you're in for a surprise. The carbonation gives the cake a little extra rise and lighter, more tender texture. Soda is also in the chocolate glaze where it lends a wonderful caramel-like flavor.
Six ingredients—that's all it takes to make this rich, decadent dessert! Sweetened condensed milk and semisweet chocolate make it a once-a-year kind of treat that's perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving.
This is the best classic chocolate cake recipe, no birthday required. With a moist, tender, and perfectly chocolaty cake and decadent buttercream frosting to boot, it's everything you want in a dessert.
A beloved treat hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, gooey butter cake is just that—gooey, buttery, and incredibly delicious. It starts with a box of cake mix to keep things easy.
Guinness gives the cake a slightly malty flavor that pairs oh-so nicely with rich chocolate. A drizzle of thick, Bailey's-spiked cream cheese icing is the perfect finishing touch!
Just like the holiday favorite, this cake is loaded with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Plus, it has rich molasses so it's extra-sweet.
Cheesecake is for fall, too! This one features a carrot cake crust—carrots are a seasonal root vegetable, after all—and a thick layer of rich, silky filling.
Get a double dose of caramel and apples with this gorgeous fall cheesecake. There's a layer of apples and caramel in the cheesecake filling and another heaping that's spooned over the top.
As the name implies, skillet cakes are baked right in an iron skillet—no extra baking equipment necessary! It's warm, comforting, and perfect for fall!
This impressive looking cake is surprisingly easy to make so it's perfect for fall gatherings or impromptu get-togethers. You can even bring it to you next fall potluck!
After a day of apple picking, you’re probably wondering what to do with all those apples?! First things first: make this apple cake! Your family will thank you!