Every item on this page was chosen by The Pioneer Woman team. The site may earn a commission on some products. 35 Fall Cake Ideas to Celebrate the Season All those great flavors are here: apple, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon! Cake ideas is here and that can only mean one thing: baking season!
That’s precisely the reason why we’ve rounded up these stunning fall cake ideas, including sheet cakes, bundt cakes, layer cakes, and even cheesecakes. Of course, no fall baking list would be complete without a pumpkin dessert—and pumpkin cake just happens to be one of Ree Drummond’s childhood favorites. Ree’s elementary school would regularly serve a piece of pumpkin cake with whipped cream on top. Whichever cake you choose, this list is full of fun fall baking projects to try all season long. 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! It doesn’t get much better than an easy-to-make pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting. And it’s also perfect for the other 364 days of the year.
After a day of apple picking, you’re probably wondering what to do with all those apples? First things first: make this apple cake! Come fall, pumpkin spice cakes can come in all shapes and sizes, like sheet cakes and bundt cakes. But if you’ve never tried a pumpkin roll cake, you’re in for a treat! This pumpkin spiced cheesecake is delicious on its own, but top it with caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and whipped cream and it goes above and beyond.
Here’s an easy way to have your cake and eat it, too! This butterscotch mug cake is made right in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes. A warm cup of coffee is great, but a coffee-flavored dessert is even better! Use some leftover Halloween toffee candy to decorate this gorgeous fall cake. Don’t be fooled by the name—this pie isn’t technically a pie. In fact, it’s more like a cranberry cake. Either way, it’s perfect for serving on your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Along with apples, the fall harvest is known for deliciously sweet pears. Put them to good use in this warm and comforting upside-down cake. On chilly fall days, there’s nothing better than a mug of coffee and a slice of this simple coffee cake. The best part of this fluffy, cinnamon-scented cake is definitely the coconut-pecan topping.
Its similar to what you’d put on a German chocolate cake—but better! Sigrid’s carrot cake, my friends, is moist, flavorful, wholesome and natural,” Ree Drummond says of this recipe by one of her mom’s dearest friends. And if it’s in my house, it’s gone in two seconds. Don’t wait until Christmas to make this sweet rum cake.
It’s just as delicious earlier in the fall season! You don’t need a special occasion to make this chocolate cake. This Drummond family favorite is rich, chocolatey and totally irresistible. It is absolutely, without a doubt, THE best chocolate sheet cake ever,” Ree says.
Looking for an alternative to pie this fall? Try this gorgeous cake that’s layered with pecan pie filling between each layer. Get the recipe at Liv for Cake. This stunning fall cake is swirled with a tart cranberry compote that’s balanced out by the sweetness of orange juice. It’s a flavor combo that everyone will love.
Get the recipe at B Sugar Mamma. Inspired by the classic snickerdoodle cookie, this soft vanilla cake is swirled with warm cinnamon and brown sugar for a cake that can’t be beat. Don’t forget the cream cheese frosting! Get the recipe at Katie Bird Bakes.
If you’re a fan of those farm-fresh apple cider donuts that come warm from the fryer, you’ll love this giant donut cake. It has the same sugar crusted flavor without the effort of frying dough. Get the recipe at How Sweet Eats. This pumpkin dessert is so easy, you don’t even need to turn on the oven! It’s great for Thanksgiving, fall dinner parties, or even an after-school snack.