31 Apple Cake Recipes Perfect for Fall

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31 Apple Cake Recipes Perfect for Fall2/30 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. —Jennie Wilburn, Long Creek, Oregon 3/30 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

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 4/30 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

other time of year. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa 5/30 Dutch Apple Cake 99 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Apple Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I came to Canada from Holland more than 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch apple cake is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario 6/30 Apple Spice Cake 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste

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

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 7/30 Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cakes Test Kitchen Approved Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator:

the Recipe Creator: Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple and cherries. —Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington 8/30 Apple Stack Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apple Stack Cake Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom loved to bake this sky-high apple stack cake. Layer the apple goodness two days before serving. Later, a dusting of confectioners’ sugar is the only topping you’ll need. —LeVa Clement, Jackson,

A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night

Missouri 9/30 Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three layers—apples, cake and sauce—and I like to serve it in a bowl. It’s comfort food for the soul. —Ellen Schroeder, Reedsburg, Wisconsin 10/30 Apple Coffee Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wish I could give credit where it’s due, but I don’t remember where this recipe originated. It seems as soon as this coffee cake is out of the oven, my family has it eaten! 11/30 12/30 Apple Butter Cake Roll 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Butter Cake Roll Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a new take on a pumpkin roll. Her spicy gingerbread cake might make you think back fondly to Christmas at Grandma’s!

—Debbie White, Williamson, West Virginia 13/30 Apple Fritter Cake 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Fritter Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was experimenting with a beer bread to make it into a dessert and came up with this delectable apple fritter cake. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington 14/30 Apple-Walnut Cake with Orange Glaze 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apple-Walnut Cake with Orange Glaze Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to

The result: old-fashioned goodness with a heavenly aroma!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tinkered with a plain apple cake recipe to create this moist, delicious winner. The result: old-fashioned goodness with a heavenly aroma! This cake is the perfect fall treat or holiday dessert, but it’s also great as a special breakfast or brunch item. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida 15/30 Apple Cider Pound Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fall in New England is so beautiful, and the apples here are the best! This apple cider cake is a family

and I like to serve it with hot cocoa

favorite and I like to serve it with hot cocoa. 16/30 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 17/30 Easy Apple Cake 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, I

For my version, 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 18/30 Apple Pear Cake 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Pear Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my sister Catherine made her apple cake for me, I knew I needed the recipe. For my version, I

added some pears from the trees on our acreage

added some pears from the trees on our acreage. The resulting apple-pear cake is so moist and tastes so good. Now every time I make it, people want my recipe. —Mary Ann Lees, Centreville, Alabama 19/30 Butterscotch Apple Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Apple Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “My family often requests this easy old-fashioned cake for get-togethers—especially in the fall,” writes Beth Struble from Bryan, Ohio. 20/30 Apple-Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple-Pumpkin

Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love the combination of classic fall fruits in this cake. I bake the apples on the bottom to keep them plump and moist, then flip the cake so they’re on top. This is best served warm with vanilla ice cream, but we enjoy digging in any time of day. —Christina Yahraes, San Francisco, California 21/30 Apfelkuchen 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

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. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. —Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio 22/30 Caramel Apple Cupcakes 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With

—Marideane Maxwell, Albany, Georgia 24/30 Apple Pear Coffee Cake 18

a caramel topping and spice cake base, they’re the perfect mix of two favorite fall treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas 23/30 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: 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 24/30 Apple Pear Coffee Cake 18

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