Best 12 Autumn Cake Recipes

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Autumn is a season that brings with it a bounty of fresh and flavorful fruits and vegetables. It's the perfect time to experiment in the kitchen and create delicious dishes that highlight the best of what the season has to offer. One classic autumn treat is a warm and comforting cake filled with the flavors of the season. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, there's an autumn cake recipe out there that's perfect for you. With the right combination of spices, seasonal ingredients, and a little bit of love, you can create a cake that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

AUTUMN PEAR / APPLE PUDDING CAKE



Autumn Pear / Apple Pudding Cake image

This is an easy and popular reciepe, unique if you make it with pears. My family gobbles it up in less time than it takes to make. Great recipe to take to a covered dish gathering.

Provided by Pa. Hiker

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium pears or 3 medium apples, peeled,cored,sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ginger or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup hot tap water

Steps:

  • Choose pears or apples, if you pick pears use the ginger, for apples use the cinnamon.
  • There are two parts to this recipe, the cake and the topping.
  • To make the cake: Lightly grease an 8-inch square or 9-inch round pan.
  • Place the fruit in the pan, and sprinkle it with the lemon juice.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, baking powder, spice, and salt till smooth.
  • Beat in the egg, then add the flour alternately with the milk (1/2 cup flour, the milk, remaining 1/2 cup flour), beating after each addition.
  • Spoon the batter over the fruit in the pan, spreading it to mostly cover.
  • To make the topping: Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and spice.
  • Sprinkle this mixture over the batter, then carefully pour the hot water over all.
  • It will puddle on top; that's OK.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated 375°F oven for about 60 minutes, until it's nicely browned on the top.
  • Remove it from the oven, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Yield: 8 to 9 servings.

AUTUMN APPLE CAKE



Autumn Apple Cake image

I think you'll agree this apple cake is simply irresistible. It's nicely crisp on top and moist and chewy inside.-Leon Kingsley, Marshfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups diced peeled tart apples
1/4 cup chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in apples and nuts if desired. Spoon into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

AUTUMN PUMPKIN-RASPBERRY BUNDT® CAKE



Autumn Pumpkin-Raspberry Bundt® Cake image

This is a recipe I entered in the Great Pumpkin Bake-Off in Newcastle, OK at T.G. Farms on October 30, 2010. I won first prize in the Breads, Cookies, and Cakes category and the Grand Prize overall. I've always wanted to enter a baking contest, and it was fun. The only criteria was the recipe had to have pumpkin in it. I researched it and didn't find another recipe like it. I hope you and your family enjoy it! Decorate with fall foliage as desired.

Provided by lizzy3366

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h55m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup fresh raspberries, divided
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 drop red food coloring, or as desired
1 drop yellow food coloring, or as desired
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x8-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Cut 3/4 cup raspberries in half and leave remaining 1/4 cup whole. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar and oil in a large bowl; mix well. Blend sour cream, pumpkin, and vanilla extract into the mixture using an electric mixer. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in flour mixture gradually until combined. Stir in walnuts. Fold in halved raspberries. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, red food coloring, and yellow food coloring together in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Frost cooled cake and decorate with reserved whole raspberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 439.6 mg, Sugar 49.1 g

AUTUMN APPLE BLENDER CAKE



Autumn Apple Blender Cake image

Has all the tastes and smells that remind us why Autumn is such a special season.

Provided by Krysta

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 cup maple syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup milk
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a blender on low speed, combine butter, sugar, maple syrup, eggs and cream of tartar. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then stir in the milk. Turn off the blender, then fold in chopped apple.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool 10 minutes in the pan before removing. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 306.1 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

AUTUMN PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE



Autumn Pumpkin Coffee Cake image

A great spiced cake with caramelized brown sugar on top, this coffee-house style treat is perfect for the cooler months during which fresh pumpkin is in season.

Provided by ally-gator

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup pumpkin puree
⅓ cup whole milk
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and allspice in a bowl. Beat pumpkin puree, milk, egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl; stir into flour mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Stir 3/4 cups brown sugar, butter, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl until just combined. Sprinkle over cake batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 231.6 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

AUTUMN CAKE



Autumn Cake image

A dusting of confectioners' sugar is all that's needed on top of this spice cake. I've given these as gifts more times than I can count!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) plum with apples baby food
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, baby food and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Fold in nuts. , Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

AUTUMN TREE CAKE



Autumn Tree Cake image

You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. -Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
FROSTING:
6 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
Orange food coloring, optional
5 to 6 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup crushed chocolate wafers (about 8 wafers)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Assorted candy and chocolate leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, orange juice, butter and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, if desired, food coloring and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Lightly press wafer crumbs onto sides of cake., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Transfer to a pastry bag or a food-safe plastic bag; cut a small hole in the tip of bag. Pipe a tree on top of cake. Decorate as desired with candy and chocolate leaves.

Nutrition Facts :

AUTUMN SURPRISE CAKE



Autumn Surprise Cake image

Mom got this recipe from a friend in the mid 1950's. We grew up eating and loving it. It's a custom in our house to make it when the fall apples ripen. It's excellent any time of the year, but to us this was a "fall" recipe. In 1995 I posted this on the Internet. I received many emails and one was from a lady in Canada who...

Provided by Patricia J.

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c cored and chopped unpeeled apples
1 c sugar
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Mix apples and sugar, let stand for about 40 minutes. I used Jonathan apples.
  • 2. Stir apples occasionally to make a syrup.
  • 3. Sift flour, soda and salt together and add to apples, stirring to mix with spatula.
  • 4. Add remaining ingredients and stir with spatula to mix. Bake in a greased and floured 9x9x2-inch pan.
  • 5. Bake at 325° for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • 6. Frost with caramel frosting.
  • 7. I usually double the recipe and place in a 9x13-inch pan. Adjust cooking time.
  • 8. Very moist cake and easy to make...especially since you don't have to peel the apples.

AUTUMN DUMP CAKE



Autumn Dump Cake image

The flavor of the cake mix and the fruit used can be varied. I have used yellow cake mix with peaches and also with pineapple with great results.

Provided by Judy Garcia

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box Spice cake mix
2 can(s) Sliced apples, undrained (not pie filling)
1 stick margarine or butter, melted
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Dump apples in 9" x 13" cake pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle dry cake mix over apples. Pour melted margarine all over dry mix. Top with chopped pecans. Bake at 375° for about 40 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

AUTUMN APPLE CAKE



AUTUMN APPLE CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups tart apples coarsley diced and peeled
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tsp.vanilla
1 tablespoon apple schnapps liqueur, "Apfel Korn" brand recommended

Steps:

  • Mix oil and sugar thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time,beating well after each addition. Mix dry ingredients in a medium size bowl and add to the egg,sugar,oil batter. Mix well. Fold in apples, walnuts,vanilla and apple schnapps. Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until cake tests done in the center. Cool for 15 minutes before releasing from the pan.

AUTUMN APPLE CAKE RECIPE



Autumn Apple Cake Recipe image

Provided by BobLongo

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 6.75 ounces all-purpose our (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 cup finely chopped peeled Pink
Lady apple (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°. Step 2 Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray, and dust with 1 tablespoon flour. Step 3 Weigh or lightly spoon 75 ounces our into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 75 ounces our, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer until well blended. Beat in vanilla and egg. Beat in our mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with our mixture. Fold in apple, raisins, and walnuts. Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over cake. Cut into wedges.

AUTUMN SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Autumn Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 22

CAKE:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 3/4 cups light-brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 (12-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 9-inch round baking pans well with non-stick baking spray then lightly dust with flour and shake out excess. Wrap cake strips around pan if you have them (for a more level cake). Set pans aside. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves for 20 seconds, set aside. Pour brown sugar into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Break up brown sugar with fingertips until no clumps remain. Pour in vegetable oil and applesauce, set mixer with paddle attachment and blend until well combined (I recommend a paddle attachment that constantly scrapes bowl, otherwise stop mixer throughout entire mixing process and scrape down sides and bottom of bowl). Mix in eggs and vanilla. Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, then blend in buttermilk, then add remaining 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until well combined. Divide mixture evenly among two prepared baking pans. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 28 to 32 minutes. Allow to cool several minutes then run a knife around edges to ensure cake is loose and invert upside down onto a wire rack to cool (this will also help deflate those domes a little if you didn't use cake strips). Cool completely then level tops of cakes as needed. Frost with cream cheese frosting, sprinkle pecans around edges if desired. Frosting: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until well blended (at this point I like to freeze the frosting in 5 minute increments, then mix again with stand mixer, then freeze another 5 and more as needed until it's a stiffer yet creamy consistency).

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. Autumn is a great time to find fresh apples, pumpkins, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature. The ideal temperature for baking a cake is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't open the oven door while the cake is baking. Opening the door can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Autumn is a great time to bake a cake. With its abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients, autumn is the perfect time to enjoy a delicious, homemade cake. Whether you're looking for a classic apple cake, a pumpkin spice cake, or something a little more unique, you're sure to find an autumn cake recipe that you'll love. So get baking, and enjoy the delicious flavors of fall!

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