Delicious Fall Cake Recipes
Fall is a time for cozy sweaters, warm colors and of course delicious desserts. Cakes are an easy way to make a warm and tasty treat. Here are some of our favorite fall cake recipes, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping layer cake, an easy sheet cake, or something a little more special, there’s something for everyone.
Apple Spice Cake
This apple spice cake is a classic fall dessert with plenty of warm spices and juicy apples. It’s perfect for a Sunday dinner or special occasion. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the apples and nuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition:
This cake serves 12 people. Each serving contains approximately:
- 317 calories
- 13g fat
- 46g carbohydrate
- 3g protein
- 1g fiber
- 3mg cholesterol
- 126mg sodium
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
This easy pumpkin sheet cake is perfect for taking to potlucks or fall gatherings. It’s moist and flavorful, and can be topped with a simple cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition:
This cake serves 12 people. Each serving contains approximately:
- 297 calories
- 10g fat
- 50g carbohydrate
- 3g protein
- 2g fiber
- 47mg cholesterol
- 217mg sodium
Carrot Cake
This classic carrot cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of spice. The cream cheese frosting turns it into an indulgent dessert. It’s perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the carrots and nuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition:
This cake serves 12 people. Each serving contains approximately:
- 312 calories
- 13g fat
- 46g carbohydrate
- 3g protein
- 2g fiber
- 47mg cholesterol
- 126mg sodium
These delicious fall cake recipes are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you’re looking for an easy sheet cake or something a little more special, these cakes are sure to please. Enjoy!
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