43 Fall Cakes That Are Cozier Than Your Favorite Flannel

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43 Fall Cakes That Are Cozier Than Your Favorite Flannel2/43 Apple Brandy Pecan Cake Total Time 1 hour Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful flavors. If alcohol is a no-go, use orange juice instead of apple brandy. If you’d rather go the chocolate route, add mini chocolate chips to the cake and use chocolate ice cream topping for the drizzle. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada 3/43 Pumpkin Spice Cake 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

I think you’ll agree it’s delicious any time of the year.—

1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake “Thanksgiving Cake” because it’s a tasty alternative to pie, but we don’t relegate it to just that holiday. I think you’ll agree it’s delicious any time of the year.— Kathy Rhoads, Circleville, Ohio 4/43 Cranberry Cake 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The ruby cranberries in this recipe stay bright and beautiful, and their tartness is irresistible. It’s one

of the fall cakes I love to share

of the fall cakes I love to share. —Marilyn Paradis, Woodburn, Oregon 5/43 Chai Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chai Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll get a double dose of the spicy blend that’s frequently used to flavor tea in these moist cakes. Both the cupcake and frosting use chai tea, which combines some of the best flavors of the season. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 6/43 Hot Chocolate Pumpkin Cake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour

15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hot chocolate is my go-to winter indulgence. To go with it, I like this moist pumpkin cake dusted with cocoa for an extra chocolate boost. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia 7/43 Turkey Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Create a simple centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dessert table. The cake comes together fast with the help of a mix, and melted candy coating keeps decorating easy.

Easy to say, they can’t get enough of it

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen 8/43 Double Peanut Butter Cake 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves peanut butter cake, so I came up with a recipe that packs in as much peanut butter as possible. Easy to say, they can’t get enough of it. —Marie Hoyer, Hodgenville, Kentucky 9/43 Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

The skillet creates a wonderfully thick crust on the gingerbread

This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a one-pan dessert by layering the apples around the bottom of a cast-iron skillet and topping them with the gingerbread batter. The skillet creates a wonderfully thick crust on the gingerbread. —Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina 10/43 Frosted Harvest Cake 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Harvest Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Craving brownies but want something a little bit different? Indulge in a

fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting

fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas 11/43 Pumpkin Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pumpkin cake is packed with a warm, seasonal taste from ground cinnamon and pumpkin, bits of crunchy pecans and a rich cream cheese frosting. The flavors combine for a cozy, sweet treat you’ll want to have year-round. —Leon Dellinger, Elwood, Indiana 12/43 Easy Apple Cake 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From

When our children come home during the fall or the holiday season, I make

the Recipe Creator: After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, I found this old-fashioned easy apple cake that is moist, dense and down-home delicious. Even better, it’s quick to fix, and when it’s served warm with whipped cream or a dollop of frozen custard, it’s one of my family’s very favorites. —Sherry Ashenfelter, Waterville, Ohio 13/43 Rich Cranberry Coffee Cake 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings about 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our children come home during the fall or the holiday season, I make

sure to bake this coffee cake

sure to bake this coffee cake. I always use fresh berries in season, then put a few bags in the freezer for later on. That way, we can enjoy this moist cake anytime we want! —Mildred Schwartzentruber, Tavistock, Ontario 14/43 Apple Pie Cupcakes 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipe photo by Danielle Moore Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall. Of course, they’re equally delicious any other time of year.

It’s a year-round favorite

—Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa 15/43 Pumpkin Pie Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Pie Cake Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No one will guess this showstopper dessert with luscious cinnamon frosting starts with a mix! It’s a year-round favorite. —Linda Murray, Allenstown, New Hampshire 16/43 Pear Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fresh Pear Cake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

When pears are in season, I love to make this family favorite

When pears are in season, I love to make this family favorite. It’s moist and keeps well, and makes a wonderful dessert as well as a breakfast or brunch cake. 17/43 Majestic Pecan Cake Majestic Pecan Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe truly lives up to its name. The pecan-dotted cake is stacked in three layers, and made-from-scratch frosting is the crowning touch.—Karen R. Jones, Claypool, Indiana 18/43 Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes Recipe photo

My mom makes them for dessert on special occasions or for a sweet autumn snack

by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 15 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love these cupcakes that are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. My mom makes them for dessert on special occasions or for a sweet autumn snack. -Jacinta Ransom, South Haven, Michigan 19/43 Jewish Apple Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend from New Hampshire gave me this Jewish apple cake recipe, which took a blue ribbon at

the county fair

the county fair. —Jennie Wilburn, Long Creek, Oregon 20/43 Miniature Pumpkin Cake Towers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Miniature Pumpkin Cake Towers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these pumpkin treats every autumn and they are gone in minutes. The spice combination is perfect for fall, and it is all wrapped up in a pretty little cake.—Deb Lyon, Bangor, Pennsylvania 21/43 Apple Cinnamon Cake 6 Reviews Apple Cinnamon Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This apple cinnamon cake is equally good for breakfast or dessert, so be sure to not eat all of it after dinner! Easy to make, it’s super moist on the inside and has a crispy, cinnamon-rich crunch on the outside. —Marideane Maxwell, Albany, Georgia 22/43 Pumpkin Snack Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit the topping and spread with your

favorite frosting instead

favorite frosting instead. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan 23/43 German Apple Cake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved German Apple Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During the long, cold winters we have here, this recipe has warmed many a kitchen. The cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert or an evening snack. I’ve often it for parties, and I’ve always received compliments on it. —Grace Reynolds, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 24/43 Pecan Banana Bundt Cake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min

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