20 Fall Cake Ideas
Fall in love with cake! This collection of 20 delicious fall cake recipes features chocolate, pumpkin, and more festive flavors! Easy to make, perfect for any occasion!
20 Fall Cake Recipes
When it comes to all the fun cake flavors out there, fall has some of my favorites! Pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, chocolate…I’m a huge fan of all things pumpkin, so I’ve included a ton of those on this list. But there’s so much more than just pumpkin on the list too!
Fall cakes are not only bursting with flavor, but they’re just so much fun to share. Think fall picnics, family gatherings, or just a fun dessert to share with family and friends.
One thing I know for sure is that your dessert menu will be set with these fun desserts. Now is the time to get the ingredients handy to start baking!
I’ve included a table of contents below so you can jump easily from section to section, or you can scroll to view all recipes. Tap on a photo or recipe name to view the full recipe for each of the fall cake ideas.
Pumpkin Cake Recipes
Nothing says fall like pumpkin! These are my favorite pumpkin cake recipes and I know you’re going to love them too!
Pumpkin Magic Cake – You won’t believe the amazing flavor of this simple pumpkin cake. And look at those layers! It really is like magic!
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake – Rich, decadent cheesecake with a swirl of pumpkin, on top of a chewy chocolate gingersnap crust. This is a family favorite for Thanksgiving every year!
Pumpkin Monkey Bread – Buttery cinnamon roll dough, layered with luscious pumpkin pie filling and baked in a bundt pan. This is one of the most popular pumpkin desserts on the blog!
Caramel Pumpkin Poke Cake – Poke cakes are not only moist and delicious, but they’re really quite fun to make. Grab a wooden spoon, poke the holes, then fill them with goodness.
Chocolate Pumpkin Layer Cake – Layer after layer of moist chocolate cake, filled with a rich pumpkin frosting. This is the ultimate show-stopping fall dessert!
Classic Pumpkin Cake Roll – Moist pumpkin cake wrapped around a decadent cream cheese frosting – this pumpkin roll is the perfect combination of frosting and pumpkin in every bite. It’s a family tradition for Thanksgiving!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Loaf – This moist loaf cake was inspired by Starbucks’ pumpkin bread, but I think it tastes even better!
Pumpkin Sheet Cake – You know that this pumpkin sheet cake is loaded with pumpkin flavoring. And that pumpkin on top with all the frosting? Outta this world!
Chocolate Pumpkin Sheet Cake – Rich chocolate sheet cake topped with a luxurious pumpkin frosting – what a delicious fall flavor combination!
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Cake – Can you believe the ease of this simple fall cake recipe? No one will believe that this was made right in the carton!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cake – This is one of the first pumpkin recipes ever on the blog and it is a good one! If you’re looking for a gluten free pumpkin cake that is light, fluffy, and flavorful, this is a must-try!
Apple Cake Recipes
There’s a debate whether pumpkin or apple is the premier fall flavor, and these recipes will definitely give apples the go-ahead! Juicy, delicious apples are baked right into these festive fall cakes!
Instant Pot Apple Cake – Yes, you can bake a real cake in the Instant Pot and this juicy apple cake is one of my favorites! Layers of flavor and real apples in every bite!
Quinoa Apple Cake – This gluten free apple cake bakes up moist and fluffy in a cast iron skillet. A delicious and healthy fall treat!
Chocolate Cakes for Fall
Nothing beats a classic chocolate cake for any special occasion, and these are some of our favorites to serve during the fall season!
Texas Sheet Cake – This is a Texas staple for a reason! Thick, dense, chocolate cake with a boiled frosting that soaks right into the cake for the ultimate chocolate lovers dessert! Topped with pecans for a festive fall crunch.
Cuppa Joe Cake – Cake for breakfast?! This sheet cake has real coffee baked into it and is topped with a rich chocolate fudge icing for a truly decadent mocha cake!
Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake – Rich, gooey, and overflowing with a fudgey center – this crockpot cake is also totally foolproof and made with just 6 ingredients!
More Fall Cake Recipes To Try
Looking for something a little different than the usual pumpkin cake for your fall gathering? Try these fun and tasty treats for a change!
Gluten Free Zucchini Cake – I love making this easy zucchini cake during the fall months with leftover zucchini from the garden. Not only is it a great way to eat up any that remain, but it also adds an abundance of moisture to the cake as well! And no one will even be able to tell that there is zucchini in it.
Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake – Fluffy peanut butter sheet cake topped with a sweet and salty pumpkin glaze.
Fireball Cake – Sweet and spicy cinnamon flavors fill this fluffy cake and it is topped with crunchy nuts for a delicious texture! Made with real Fireball whiskey for a grown-up treat!
Starbucks Lemon Loaf – You can’t say fall without Starbucks and lemon! This is one of my favorite copycat cake recipes, and it tastes like the real deal. The main difference is that you’ll make it in your own kitchen and save a ton of money doing so!
As you can see, there are a lot of great fall desserts and cakes to make! This year, start now – and make them throughout the days of fall.
Since these easy cakes are all different from one another, there’s no reason to not make them all. Test out each recipe and figure out which autumn cake you like the best!
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