Best Fall Cake Recipes for Cozy Baking

Apple and Pear Cakes

Apples and pears are at their peak in fall, and these cakes show them off beautifully. From simple everyday bakes to extra-special desserts, these fruity cakes bring a taste of the orchard to your kitchen.

French Apple Cake

A rustic French classic, filled with tender apple slices and a buttery crumb.

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Apple Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Cozy spices and tangy frosting make this cake a fall favorite.

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Caramel Apple Crumb Cake

Part cake, part crumble, and all fall flavor with apples and caramel.

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Spiced Pear Cake

Lightly spiced and perfectly tender, this cake celebrates fresh seasonal pears.

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Cinnamon Pear Cake

A soft, fragrant cake with plenty of pear flavor and a hint of cinnamon.

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Pecan Cakes

Pecans add rich, toasty flavor that feels just right for fall. These cakes range from classic Southern favorites to show-stopping Bundts, each with plenty of nutty goodness.

Pecan Cake with Rum Frosting

Rich, nutty layers topped with a boozy rum frosting.

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Toasted Pecan Bundt Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Glaze

A show-stopping Bundt packed with pecans and drizzled with caramel glaze.

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Butter Pecan Cake

A Southern-inspired classic filled with buttery pecan goodness.

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Pecan Pie Bundt Cake

All the flavors of pecan pie baked into a festive Bundt cake.

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Spiced and Caramel Cakes

Warm spices and caramel notes are the heart of cozy fall baking. These cakes are all about comfort, with brown sugar, chai, cinnamon, and sweet caramel making each bite irresistible.

Brown Sugar Snack Cake with Dulce de Leche Frosting

A simple cake topped with rich, dulce de leche frosting.

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Chai Spice Cupcakes

Fragrant with warm chai spices and perfect with a cup of tea.

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Cinnamon Pudding Cake

Old-fashioned comfort with a sweet sauce that forms as it bakes.

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Caramel Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sweet caramel flavor balanced with tangy cream cheese frosting.

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Brown Sugar Spice Cake with Caramel Rum Glaze

Moist, spiced cake topped with a decadent caramel-rum glaze.

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Festive Fall Cakes

When it’s time to celebrate, these cakes are ready for the spotlight. From rich, rum-soaked layers to crowd-pleasing sheet cakes and indulgent caramel flavors, these bakes are perfect for sharing at fall gatherings and special occasions.

Italian Cream Cake

A rich, layered cake with coconut and pecans, elegant enough for holidays.

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Rum Cake

A moist, buttery cake soaked in rum syrup, perfect for entertaining and special occasions.

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Brown Butter Texas Sheet Cake

A rich twist on the classic, with nutty brown butter adding depth to this crowd-friendly dessert.

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Dulce de Leche Cake

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Sweet, caramel-like flavor layered into an elegant cake that feels extra special.

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Tres Leches Cake

A festive, ultra-moist cake that’s always a hit, especially with a hint of rum for fall gatherings.

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Celebrate Fall with Cake

With apples, pears, pecans, caramel, and spice, these cakes capture the very best of the season. Whether you’re baking something simple for an afternoon treat or a show-stopping dessert for a gathering, these fall cakes will bring warmth and sweetness to your table.

Looking for more cozy desserts? Don’t miss my fall cookies roundup or cozy comfort bakes collection.