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    50+ Fall Cake Designs and Recipes!

    November 20, 2016 By Melissa Diamond 5 Comments

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    Today we are sharing a collection of our favorite fall cake designs and recipes!

    Keep these cakes in mind for your fall birthdays, Thanksgiving, and other celebrations.

    50+ Fall Cake Designs and Recipes-

     

    Whether you're looking for delicious scratch or doctored cake mix recipes from pumpkin spice to caramel cake, or for fall cake designs with colorful fall leaves or funny turkeys, you're sure to find something in this collection of fall favorites!

     

    The BEST Fall and Thanksgiving Cake Roundup! Recipes and Cake Design Ideas by My Cake School!

    I love everything about fall, from the cooler temperatures to the colorful changing leaves, and of course, the cozy spiced flavors of fall cakes and sweets!

    There's just nothing better!

    We hope that you find some inspiration for your fall cakes and sweets with this popular roundup of ideas! Enjoy scrolling through!

    50+ Fall Cake Designs and Recipes

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    We have even more fall cake to share with you in this Roundup of 50+ Favorite Fall Cake Recipes!

    Favorite Fall Cakes

     

     

    Thanksgiving and Fall Cake Roundup!- The BEST Fall Cakes

    Sharing our favorite Thanksgiving cake recipes and Cake Decorating Designs! Keep these cake ideas in mind for your fall celebrations!

    1

    Apple Pecan Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze

    This moist Apple Pecan Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze has amazing flavor! This is the perfect fall cake recipe!

    2

    Caramel Italian Cream Cake

    This moist Caramel Italian Cream Cake is a delicious twist on an old favorite. Coconut pecan cake layers are flavored with brown sugar, glazed with caramel, and frosted with caramel cream cheese frosting.

    3

    Apple Caramel Pecan Cake

    This Apple Caramel Pecan Cake is so moist and flavorful! Homemade apple cake layers are glazed with caramel, sprinkled with pecans and filled and frosted with cream cheese frosting.

    4

    Coconut Hummingbird Cake

    This delicious Coconut Hummingbird Cake is so moist and has amazing flavor from bananas, crushed pineapple, pecans, and coconut!

    5

    Pumpkin Toffee Pecan Pound Cake

    This delicious Pumpkin Toffee Pound Cake is so moist and has amazing flavor from pumpkin, toffee, pecans, spices, and a caramel glaze!

    6

    Autumn Leaves in Chocolate~ Blog Tutorial

    I just love this colorful fall cake with chocolate leaves! Learn how to make it in our free step by step cake tutorial- a great cake design for Thanksgiving and fall!

    7

    Apple Cinnamon Layer Cake

    This moist Apple Cinnamon Layer Cake is so flavorful and perfect for fall celebrations! We've filled and frosted it with homemade cream cheese frosting.

    8

    Maple Carrot Cake

    This moist Maple Carrot Cake is so delicious with carrots, spices, pecans, pineapple, coconut maple with maple cream cheese frosting!

    9

    Pumpkin Meringues Cake Tutorial

    Learn how to make beautiful pumpkin-shaped meringues for fall and Thanksgiving cakes in our free cake decorating video tutorial! This is such a fun design and simple to create!

    10

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cake

    This moist, soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cake has an amazing flavor combination of pumpkin, spices, and a hint of brown sugar. If you are looking for a flavorful fall cake, you will love this recipe!

    11

    Quilling with Fondant Video~An Autumn Cake

    I love the uniquely beautiful look of colorful fondant quilling! This cake design will make an elegant centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dessert table or other fall gatherings! Learn how to make it in our free cake decorating video!

    12

    Buttercream Chrysanthemums on Textured Buttercream

    This beautiful buttercream Chrysanthemums Cake is perfect for fall with it's shades of orange, red, and yellow! This is a great cake design choice for Thanksgiving and fall-- from our free cake video tutorial section!

    13

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake

    A layer of delicious cinnamon cheesecake is sandwiched between two moist homemade pumpkin spice cake layers in this amazing fall recipe! So moist and delicious!

    14

    Fall Wreath Cake Tutorial

    This beautiful yet simple fall wreath cake is perfect for Thanksgiving and fall celebrations! Find out how to make it in our free cake video!

    15

    Autumn Leaves Brush Embroidery Cake

    This fall brush embroidery cake is a beautiful, simple design from our free cake tutorial section! Keep this design in mind for fall and Thanksgiving cake designs! Find out how to make it in our free cake decorating video!

    16

    Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake

    This moist Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake is amazingly flavorful and perfect for fall! A delicious combination of two fall favorites.

    17

    Apple Toffee Caramel Cake {A Scratch Recipe}

    This moist Apple Toffee Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting has an amazing combination of flavors- It is the perfect fall dessert!

    18

    How to Make a Pumpkin Cake Topper- Free Tutorial

    Learn how to make beautiful pumpkins for your fall cakes! This surprisingly simple technique is so much fun and makes for the most beautiful fall cake designs!

    19

    Easy Turkey Cake- Free Video Tutorial

    Learn how to make this cute and easy Turkey Cake! Perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations! Free Cake Video Tutorial

    20

    Chocolate Italian Cream Cake

    This Chocolate Italian Cream Cake recipe is a delicious twist on a beloved classic!

    21

    Butterscotch Cake

    This moist Butterscotch Cake has so much flavor! We've paired it with an easy and deliciously light Butterscotch Cream Filling as well as Cream Cheese Frosting for a dessert that is sure to please!

    22

    Autumn Birch Trees- A Buttercream Cake Tutorial

    This beautiful buttercream fall birch cake is a favorite for fall- you can find it on our free cake video tutorial section!

    23

    Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

    All the wonderful flavor of banana pudding in cake form! We love this amazing recipe! This delicious cake recipe is always a crowd pleaser

    24

    How to Make Chocolate Leaves!~Blog Tutorial

    These elegant chocolate leaves are so easy to make! Perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and desserts!

    25

    Orange Spice Cake- A Doctored Cake Mix Recipe

    This amazing Orange Spice Cake recipe has gotten rave reviews- So moist and flavorful and it all starts with a simple cake mix!

    26

    Carrot Cake from Scratch

    This scratch Carrot Cake is my FAVORITE cake, and one of our most popular recipes on the site! Carrot cake with crushed pineapple, pecans, coconut, and spices!

    27

    Turkey Cupcake Toppers!~ A Blog Tutorial

    Learn how to make these adorable turkey cupcake toppers with almond and chocolate in our free step by step cake Thanksgiving cucpake tutorial!

    28

    Italian Cream Cake Recipe

    This amazing Italian Cream Cake recipe has so much flavor from chopped pecans, coconut, cream cheese frosting and more!

    29

    Pumpkin Praline Cake

    This delicious Pumpkin Praline Cake has amazing spiced flavor plus the crunch and flavor of the brown sugar pecan praline topping! Perfect for fall gatherings!

    30

    Chocolate Gold Drip on Buttercream

    This beautiful Chocolate Gold Drip Cake with pumpkins is an elegant design choice for fall and Thanksgiving! Find the video tutorial in our Member Section!

    31

    Turkey & Fall Cupcakes- Video

    Learn how to make these Turkey and Acorn cupcakes in our free step by step tutorial!

    32

    Hummingbird Cake

    With flavors of banana, pineapple, pecans, and cinnamon, this amazing Hummingbird Cake recipe is sure to become an instant favorite!

    33

    Thanksgiving Cornucopia~ A Blog Tutorial

    Learn how to make this cute Cornucopia Cake Topper for your Thanksgiving Cakes in our free step by step cake tutorial!

    34

    How to Make a Turkey Topper~Blog Tutorial!

    Learn how to make this sweet Turkey Cake Topper in our free step by step tutorial! Such a fun decoration for Thanksgiving cakes!

    35

    Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake

    This Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake is one of our most popular! It is super moist and has wonderful cinnamon flavor!

    36

    Pineapple Cake Recipe

    This Pineapple Cake Recipe is the best! Moist yellow cake layers with a luscious Pineapple & Cream Filling!

    37

    Spice Cake with Orange Spice Cream Cheese Frosting

    This scratch Spice Cake with Orange Spice Cream Cheese Frosting is moist and fluffy and has wonderful flavor! We love this cake year-round but especially for fall and winter gatherings!

    38

    Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

    This heavenly Maple Cream Cheese Frosting is so delicious and easy to make! We love it with our fall and spice cake recipes!

    39

    Caramel Apple Spice Cake

    This Caramel Apple Spice Cake has so much flavor from apples, cinnamon, caramel, and nuts! It's always a favorite but I especially love it in the fall!

    40

    Gingerbread Cake ~ A Doctored Cake Mix Recipe

    This easy and delicious Gingerbread Layer Cake starts with a simple cake mix! This recipe is a fantastic choice for fall and winter gatherings! We love it with our Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting!

    41

    Sweet Potato Layer Cake

    This moist, scratch Sweet Potato Layer Cake is perfect for fall and a wonderful alternative to the traditional spice cake! We love it with spiced cream cheese frosting!

    42

    Orange Spice Cream Cheese Frosting

    This Orange Spice Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is perfect for fall spice cakes! It is so easy to make, and so delicious!

    43

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake from Scratch

    This delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake recipe has the perfect blend of pumpkin, spices, and espresso! It's always a favorite recipe for fall!

    44

    Caramel Cake with Caramel Frosting {A Scratch Recipe}

    Moist and Delicious Caramel Cake old fashioned Caramel Frosting!

    45

    Maple Pecan Cake with Maple Buttercream {A Scratch Recipe}

    We love this deliciously flavorful Maple Pecan Layer Cake recipe! This recipe is perfect year round but we especially love it in the fall!

    46

    Pecan Spice Layer Cake

    Moist and flavorful spice cake with a pecan streusel topping! So delicious any time of year but I love it for fall gatherings!

    47

    Pumpkin Spice Cake~ {Scratch Recipe}

    This scratch Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake is the BEST!

    48

    Apple Walnut Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

    Apples, walnuts, maple, and spices- This amazing cake is bursting with flavor! We especially love this layer cake recipe for fall gatherings!

    49

    Caramel Vanilla Latte Cake Recipe

    This Caramel Vanilla Latte Cake recipe has the perfect balance of caramel, vanilla, and espresso!

    50

    Apple Spice Cream Cheese Frosting

    This amazing and easy-to-make Apple Spice Cream Cheese Frosting is so flavorful and is the perfect complement to spice cakes!

    51

    Pumpkin Spice Cake~Doctored Cake Mix

    This delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake all starts with a simple cake mix! If you're looking for an easy, amazing pumpkin spice cake recipe, you are sure to love this layer cake!

    52

    Apple Spice Cake- A Doctored Cake Mix Recipe

    This moist and delicious Apple Spice Cake all starts with a simple cake mix! This is such a wonderful, easy recipe for fall, or whenever you're in the mood for apple spiced goodness.

    53

    Cannoli Cake

    A delicious scratch Cannoli Cake recipe! Three moist vanilla cake layers with chocolate chip mascarpone filling!

    54

    Toffee Pecan Caramel Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

    This moist and flavorful Toffee Pecan Caramel Cake has such a wonderful combination of flavors!

    55

    White Chocolate Cranberry Cake

    This White Chocolate Cranberry Layer Cake has so much flavor!

    56

    Gingerbread Latte Cake Recipe

    This moist and delicious Gingerbread Latte Cake has the perfect balance of gingerbread and espresso flavor! This is the perfect choice for fall and winter holidays & entertaining!

    57

    Turkey Cake with Candy Feathers and Fall Cupcakes!- Blog

    Here's a cute little turkey cake design idea for you for Turkey Day!!

    58

    Turkeys & Cornucopias- More Cupcakes to Gobble Gobble.-- Blog Tutorial

    These cute Thanksgiving cupcakes are so much fun! Learn to make them in our free step by step Thanksgiving cupcake tutorial!

    59

    Roasted Turkey Cake- A Video Tutorial

    This roasted turkey buttercream-frosted cake is a favorite for Thanksgiving! Find it in our Member Tutorial Section!

    60

    Caramel Mousse Filling for Cakes & Cupcakes

    This light and delicious Caramel Mousse Filling is amazing for your cakes and cupcakes! We love it with chocolate cakes as well as caramel! Enjoy!

    61

    Chocolate Turtle Cake Recipe

    This decadent Chocolate Turtle Cake with chocolate cake layers, ganache, caramel sauce, toasted pecans, and chocolate buttercream is sure to please a crowd!

     

    Thanksgiving and Fall Cake Roundup! A fantastic collection of cakes! MyCakeSchool.com.

     

     

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    Don't forget to check out our full collection of FAVORITE cake and frosting recipes in our Recipes Section!

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    Roundup of Fall and Thanksgiving Cake Recipes, Tutorials, and Ideas!

    Share your Fall Cake Designs with us! 

    Thanks so much for stopping by! If you try out any of these fall cake designs or fall cake recipes, we would love for you to leave a comment and photo below!

     

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    1. Maylyn Esquejo December 17, 2016 at 8:58 pm

      I am interested for the cake turorial thank you so much.?

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    2. MsGF September 18, 2017 at 6:28 pm

      Fantastic Roundup! I love Fall - the trees are looking beautiful way up north here :-) Loads of ideas!

      Reply
    3. Lesley Butler September 19, 2017 at 10:48 am

      Beautiful cakes! I've tried several of them, and they've always been a hit (especially the Birch tree design)!!

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    4. Melissa Diamond November 16, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      @Lesley, I didn't see your comment until now- so happy to hear that you've tried several of the cakes! xo

      Reply
    5. Nancy September 20, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      Love Love My Cake School...you always keep us up to date and learning something new! Thanks

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