Easy Fall Cake Decorating Ideas

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35 Fall Cake Ideas to Celebrate the Season

All those great flavors are here: apple, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon! 🙌

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Will Dickey

Autumn is here and that can only mean one thing: baking season! Whether you're whipping up a batch of seasonal fall cupcakes as an after-school treat or rolling out dough for a Thanksgiving pie, there are plenty of reasons to warm up the oven this time of year.

That's precisely the reason why we've rounded up these stunning fall cake ideas, including sheet cakes, bundt cakes, layer cakes, and even cheesecakes. All of these cakes are packed with seasonal flavors, like a spiced apple cider cake, cranberry-orange bundt cake, and a cinnamon roll cake that's over-the-top good.

Of course, no fall baking list would be complete without a pumpkin dessert—and pumpkin cake just happens to be one of Ree Drummond's childhood favorites. Ree's elementary school would regularly serve a piece of pumpkin cake with whipped cream on top. "I was never more excited to be at school than when it was on the menu!" she says. Try Ree's easy sheet cake version, or opt for something like a bundt cake, lava cake or even a mug cake recipe.

Whichever cake you choose, this list is full of fun fall baking projects to try all season long.

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Get a double dose of caramel and apples with this gorgeous fall cheesecake. There's a layer of apples and caramel in the cheesecake filling and another heaping that's spooned over the top.

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Apple Cake in an Iron Skillet

As the name implies, skillet cakes are baked right in an iron skillet—no extra baking equipment necessary! It's warm, comforting, and perfect for fall!

Get Ree's recipe.

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Pumpkin Spice Cake

This impressive looking cake is surprisingly easy to make so it's perfect for fall gatherings or impromptu get-togethers. You can even bring it to you next fall potluck!

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Pumpkin Sheet Cake

It doesn't get much better than an easy-to-make pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting. "It's perfect for Thanksgiving!" Ree says. "And it's also perfect for the other 364 days of the year." 😉

Get Ree's recipe.

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Apple Cake

After a day of apple picking, you're probably wondering what to do with all those apples?! First things first: make this apple cake! Your family will thank you!

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Pumpkin Roll

Come fall, pumpkin spice cakes can come in all shapes and sizes, like sheet cakes and bundt cakes. But if you've never tried a pumpkin roll cake, you're in for a treat!

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

This pumpkin spiced cheesecake is delicious on its own, but top it with caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and whipped cream and it goes above and beyond.

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Butterscotch-Pecan Mug Cake

Here's an easy way to have your cake and eat it, too! This butterscotch mug cake is made right in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes.

Get Ree's recipe.

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Coffee Toffee Crunch Cake

A warm cup of coffee is great, but a coffee-flavored dessert is even better! Use some leftover Halloween toffee candy to decorate this gorgeous fall cake.

Get Ree's recipe.

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Nantucket Cranberry Pie

Don't be fooled by the name—this pie isn't technically a pie. In fact, it's more like a cranberry cake. Either way, it's perfect for serving on your Thanksgiving dessert table.

Get Ree's recipe.

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Spiced Pear Upside-Down Cake

Along with apples, the fall harvest is known for deliciously sweet pears. Put them to good use in this warm and comforting upside-down cake.

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Coffee Cake

On chilly fall days, there's nothing better than a mug of coffee and a slice of this simple coffee cake. It'll warm you right up!

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Grandma's Oatmeal Cake

The best part of this fluffy, cinnamon-scented cake is definitely the coconut-pecan topping. Its similar to what you'd put on a German chocolate cake—but better!

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Carrot Cake

"Sigrid's carrot cake, my friends, is moist, flavorful, wholesome and natural," Ree Drummond says of this recipe by one of her mom's dearest friends. "And if it's in my house, it's gone in two seconds."

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Dulce de Leche Lava Cake

This recipe yields two portions (baked in individual ramekins), which means you don't have to share.

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Chocolate Sheet Cake

You don't need a special occasion to make this chocolate cake. This Drummond family favorite is rich, chocolatey and totally irresistible. "It is absolutely, without a doubt, THE best chocolate sheet cake ever," Ree says.

Get Ree's recipe.

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Pecan Pie Cake

Looking for an alternative to pie this fall? Try this gorgeous cake that's layered with pecan pie filling between each layer.

Get the recipe at Liv for Cake.

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Cranberry-Orange Bundt Cake

This stunning fall cake is swirled with a tart cranberry compote that's balanced out by the sweetness of orange juice. It's a flavor combo that everyone will love.

Get the recipe at B Sugar Mamma.

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Snickerdoodle Cake

Inspired by the classic snickerdoodle cookie, this soft vanilla cake is swirled with warm cinnamon and brown sugar for a cake that can't be beat. Don't forget the cream cheese frosting!

Get the recipe at Katie Bird Bakes.

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Apple Cider Donut Cake

If you're a fan of those farm-fresh apple cider donuts that come warm from the fryer, you'll love this giant donut cake. It has the same sugar crusted flavor without the effort of frying dough.

Get the recipe at How Sweet Eats.

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Pumpkin Icebox Cake

This pumpkin dessert is so easy, you don't even need to turn on the oven! It's great for Thanksgiving, fall dinner parties, or even an after-school snack.

Get the recipe at Everyday Pie.

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Spiced Apple Cider Cake

Take advantage of apple season! This apple cider cake is full of warm spices and layered with a maple brown butter frosting.

Get the recipe at Grandbaby Cakes.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Cake

Everyone will love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in this easy cake. Make it for an afternoon snack, a back-to-school event, or a post-game day treat.

Get the recipe at Mike Bakes NYC.

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Caramel Apple Poke Cake

The secret to this easy dessert is a boxed cake mix! The spiced cake batter is mixed together with apple pie filling for a moist and flavorful cake, then topped with a layer of caramel.

Get the recipe at Garnish and Glaze.

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Butter Pecan Cake

This cake is a holiday must-have, thanks to the buttery pecan flavor and crunchy topping. Add it to your Thanksgiving dessert menu alongside your pies and other sweets.

Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

Tender pumpkin cake and coffee flavored buttercream make this stunning layer cake taste just like everyone's favorite fall beverage: pumpkin spice latte!

Get the recipe at Liv for Cake.

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Cranberry Breakfast Cake

Seasonal fresh cranberries give this simple one-bowl cake a burst of sweet and tart flavor. (But you can also make it with frozen cranberries if needed.)

Get the recipe at The View from Great Island.

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Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake

This cheesecake is the ultimate fall dessert. Start with a graham cracker crust and creamy pumpkin filling, then top with whipped cream and sweet caramel.

Get the recipe at Lenox Bakery.

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Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake

In need of a fun fall baking project? This over-the-top cinnamon roll will do the trick. It's a giant (and we mean giant!) cake-sized version of the sweet breakfast treat.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.

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