49 Decadent Thanksgiving Cake Recipes

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49 Decadent Thanksgiving Cake Recipes2/49 German Apple Cake 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Potluck German Apple Cake Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It’s an excellent choice for a Christmas potluck or actually any time of year. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 455 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/49

You can add a cup of raisins to the batter before baking if you’d like

Apple Spice Cake 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year I treasure the opportunity to make my own birthday cake, and I choose this. You can add a cup of raisins to the batter before baking if you’d like. —Jennifer Owen, Louisville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 574 calories, 33g fat (9g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium,

67g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein

67g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 4/49 Pear Upside-Down Cake 6 Reviews Pear Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using a packaged cake mix speeds up the preparation time of this tasty pear and pecan upside-down cake. This moist cake is pretty to look at and luscious, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 236 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 5/49 Gingerbread Cake 5 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Granny’s Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The rich molasses and spice flavor of this old-time dessert is complemented with a buttery caramel sauce.—Joy Sparks, Muskegon, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 497 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 6/49 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

Indulge in a fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting

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. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 83 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/49 Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake) 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to “Grandma’s apple cake.”

They’ve been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years

They’ve been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. —Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 422 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/49 Pumpkin Cream Tiramisu 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pumpkin isn’t only for pies. Now you can take the classic fall vegetable and enjoy it in a tiramisu-style dessert. I promise that after one bite,

you’ll add this recipe to your keeper files

you’ll add this recipe to your keeper files. —Pam Peters, Fernie, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 635 calories, 40g fat (25g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 9/49 Chocolate Pecan Pavlova Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family’s favorites—especially at the holidays. Although it may take a little longer to make and assemble, it is truly worth the work. It’s a rich-tasting,

light dessert that everyone will enjoy

light dessert that everyone will enjoy. I usually use pecans, but you can substitute walnuts, hazelnuts or other nuts. —Nancy Preussner, Delhi, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 553 calories, 33g fat (13g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 10/49 Oatmeal Cake with Caramel Icing 65 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lightened-up version of a classic dessert is full of flavor. The icing sets up quickly, so make it right before you frost the cake. —Summer Marks, Louisville, Kentucky

—Linda Van Holland,

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 218 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 11/49 Carrot Layer Cake 44 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Layer Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister gave me this recipe for what she calls “the ultimate carrot cake,” and it really lives up to the name. When people taste it, they’re bowled over by the tender, not-too-sweet cake and unexpected pecan filling. —Linda Van Holland,

I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy would work, too

Innisfail, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 641 calories, 41g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 12/49 Peanut Butter Bundt Cake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy would work, too. —Karen Holt, Rock Hill, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 465 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars,

1g fiber), 7g protein

1g fiber), 7g protein. 13/49 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 Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 500 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 78g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 14/49 Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake 26 Reviews Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

I like that I can use delicious Wisconsin sour cream in this recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like that I can use delicious Wisconsin sour cream in this recipe. This coffee cake tastes wonderful and feeds a crowd, so it’s perfect for a morning meeting or for breakfast with overnight company. —Sandra Munyon, Watertown, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 268 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 15/49 Black Forest Upside-Down Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Black Forest Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The divine flavors of this simple Black Forest cake will impress your guests and leave you with many requests for the recipe! —Kimberly Campbell, Wheeling, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 321 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/49 Double Butterscotch Coconut Cake 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this recipe from a

co-worker years ago, and then I changed it a bit by adding a family favorite: butterscotch. It is super easy to throw together and is a perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 327 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 17/49 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

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 Nutrition Facts: 1 cake tower: 830 calories, 46g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 100g carbohydrate (76g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 18/49 Wonderful Carrot Cake 24 Reviews Contest Winner Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, tender and delicious. Kids will love it because it’s sweet, and

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