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38+ Fall Baking Recipes

September 3, 2025 · In: Cake, Fall, Recipes, Seasonal

The coziest baking season of all is here! To celebrate, I’ve gathered all of my favorite Fall recipes in one place. Below you’ll find 38+ dessert recipes with all of the warm spices and flavors of autumn and I hope you find the perfect recipe for your next bake!

38 fall baking recipes

Pumpkin Desserts

pumpkin chai cake recipe

Spiced Pumpkin Chai Cake

Layers of delicious chai tea-infused pumpkin cake and chai flavored buttercream, decorated with pretty piped pumpkins to look extra festive!

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pumpkin cupcakes recipe with cream cheese frosting

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

Extra moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin cupcakes with irresistible spiced cream cheese frosting. The BEST pumpkin cupcakes I’ve ever had!

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pumpkin sheet cake recipe with cream cheese frosting

Easy Pumpkin Sheet Cake

Extra moist, wonderfully spiced pumpkin cake baked in a 9×13 pan and frosted with tangy cream cheese buttercream. A classic Fall dessert!

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easy no bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

The dreamiest mousse-like pumpkin spice cheesecake with buttery Biscoff cookie crust, absolutely no baking necessary!

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pumpkin chocolate chip cookie bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

The BEST moist and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookie bars made with brown butter and warm spices for the ideal fall treat! No dough chilling, quick to make, and perfect for serving a crowd.

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pumpkin layer cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

Perfect Pumpkin Layer Cake

A Fall classic. Layers of moist, fluffy Pumpkin cake with just the right amount of spice, filled and frosted with tasty cream cheese buttercream.

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Pumpkin Biscoff Cake Recipe

Spiced Pumpkin Biscoff Cake

Deliciously moist pumpkin cake layered with Biscoff cookie butter frosting and crumbled Biscoff cookies throughout.

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pumpkin chocolate chip cake by sugar and sparrow

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

Deliciously moist pumpkin cake with chocolate chips baked into each layer, paired with spiced cream cheese buttercream and decadent chocolate ganache.

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pumpkin chocolate marble cake

Pumpkin Chocolate Marble Cake

Spiced pumpkin and chocolate cake batters swirled together to create a marble effect, paired with brown butter frosting and a chocolate ganache curtain drip.

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pumpkin pie layer cake recipe inspired by milk bar

Pumpkin Pie Layer Cake

Pumpkin pie in cake form! Exposed layers of spiced pumpkin cake, pumpkin creme filling, brown sugar buttercream, and crushed pie pieces.

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Apple Desserts

sugar and sparrow apple spice cake

Apple Spice Cake

Layers of deliciously moist apple cake with warm spices and cinnamon-vanilla buttercream to amplify all the flavors.

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apple crisp cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

Apple Crisp Cake

Layers of extra moist spiced apple cake, apple pie filling, baked crumble topping, and cinnamon-vanilla buttercream. Apple crisp in cake form!

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apple spice sheet cake thanksgiving dessert recipe

Apple Spice Sheet Cake

My favorite spiced apple cake topped with cinnamon-vanilla buttercream, baked in a 9×13-inch pan to feed a crowd.

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caramel apple recipe dipped in sprinkles

Sprinkled Caramel Apples

Easy caramel apples dipped in festive Fall sprinkles for the perfect seasonal treat!

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salted caramel apple cake

Salted Caramel Apple Cake

Moist apple spice cake paired with salted caramel buttercream, topped with a salted caramel, chopped almonds, and a caramel apple.

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Tea Inspired Cakes

spiced vanilla chai cake

Spiced Vanilla Chai Cake

Layers of soft, moist vanilla chai cake that’s perfectly flavored with chai tea and a homemade chai spice mix, paired with vanilla chai buttercream.

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chai cupcake recipe

Spiced Chai Cupcakes

Soft and moist cupcakes perfectly flavored with chai tea and a homemade chai spice mix, topped with vanilla chai buttercream.

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London fog cake recipe with earl grey buttercream and salted caramel drip

London Fog Cake

Inspired by the classic London Fog: deliciously moist Earl Grey tea-infused cake with Earl Grey buttercream, topped with a salted caramel drip.

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london fog cupcake recipe with earl grey tea

London Fog Cupcakes

My London Fog cake recipe in cupcake form! Deliciously moist Earl Grey tea-infused cupcakes with silky smooth Earl Grey buttercream.

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chai bundt cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

Spiced Chai Bundt Cake

My favorite moist, deliciously spiced chai cake recipe, baked bundt cake style and topped with chai spiced glaze.

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golden milk latte cake

Golden Milk Latte Cake

Layers of moist, fluffy golden milk flavored cake spiced with turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger, filled and frosted with decadent coconut buttercream.

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matcha cake recipe

Matcha Layer Cake

Earthy and delicious matcha-infused cake filled with raspberry buttercream and topped with a vanilla-matcha buttercream ombre.

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Cozy Fall Cakes & Bakes

spice cake recipe with brown butter cream cheese frosting

Spice Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Tender and moist spice cake made paired with brown butter cream cheese buttercream to take it beyond delicious!

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oatmeal creme pie cake recipe

Oatmeal Creme Pie Cake

Layers of deliciously moist oatmeal brown sugar cake and homemade marshmallow creme filling. Essentially a Little Debbies Oatmeal Creme Pie in layer cake form!

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Peach Crisp Cake

Layers of soft cinnamon-vanilla cake, homemade peach filling, baked oat streusel, and brown butter frosting. As comforting as peach crisp!

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carrot cake recipe with cream cheese buttercream

Classic Carrot Cake

My favorite carrot cake recipe for many reasons: it’s extra moist, has the most incredible spice flavor, is so easy to throw together, and irrestible with cream cheese frosting.

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chocolate orange layer cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

Chocolate Orange Cake

Layers of deliciously moist, citrus-infused chocolate cake and decadent chocolate-orange buttercream. The perfect cozy take on chocolate cake!

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banana cake with brown butter frosting recipe

Banana Cake with Brown Butter Frosting and Salted Caramel

Layers of deliciously tender banana cake, creamy brown butter frosting, and salted caramel. Everything you want in a banana cake.

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brown butter chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Perfectly gooey and crispy on the edges, this chocolate chip skillet cookie is made with rich brown butter and is AMAZING served a la mode.

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cranberry orange cake by sugar and sparrow

Cranberry Orange Cake

Layers of light and zesty orange cake with fresh, whole cranberries folded in. Topped with orange flavored buttercream to give it extra zing.

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chocolate caramel pecan pie cake recipe by sugar and sparrow

Chocolate Pecan Pie Cake with Salted Caramel

Layers of decadent chocolate cake, pecan pie filling, and homemade salted caramel, all wrapped up in tasty brown sugar buttercream.

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Fall Frostings & Extras

pumpkin spice syrup recipe

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Easy homemade pumpkin spice syrup for adding to coffee, brushing onto cake layers, pouring over pancakes and waffles, and more! 

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brown butter frosting recipe by sugar and sparrow

Brown Butter Frosting

Made with delicious brown butter, this silky smooth frosting has notes of caramel and a deep, nutty flavor.

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earl grey buttercream recipe

Earl Grey Buttercream

Silky smooth Earl Grey buttercream infused with tea for the perfect flavor.

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easy salted caramel recipe

Easy Salted Caramel

An easy and versatile salted caramel recipe that’s perfect for dripping cakes, drizzling over desserts, dipping apples, or eating by the spoonful. 

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brown butter cream cheese frosting recipe for cakes and cupcakes

Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

The classic cream cheese frosting made with brown butter for added notes of rich, nutty caramel flavor.

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biscoff buttercream for cakes and cupcakes

Biscoff Cookie Buttercream

A deliciously creamy Biscoff cookie butter infused frosting with notes of spiced caramel. Perfect for any Fall bake! 

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salted caramel buttercream recipe for cakes and cupcakes

Salted Caramel Buttercream

The perfect way to use homemade or store bought salted caramel! This sweet and salty caramel buttercream is perfect for Fall cakes and cupcakes.

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I hope you love these Fall baking recipes as much as I do! I can’t wait to add more to this list each and every autumn.

By: Whitney · In: Cake, Fall, Recipes, Seasonal · Tagged: fall baking, fall cakes, fall desserts

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WHIPPED MASCARPONE FROSTING ✨silky smooth, delicio WHIPPED MASCARPONE FROSTING ✨silky smooth, deliciously light, and the perfect consistency for cake decorating (including filling layer cakes + piping)! Imagine a whipped cream frosting with notes of rich mascarpone cheese and that’s what this frosting tastes like. It’s a DREAM on my orange poppyseed cake and I can’t stop thinking of other Spring/Summer cake flavors I want to try it with! 

Full recipe with cake pairing suggestions at https://sugarandsparrow.com/whipped-mascarpone-frosting/ 

INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup (8oz, 227g) mascarpone cheese, cold
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1 Cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
2 Cups (240g) powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. With the whisk attachment on a stand mixer (or hand mixer with a large bowl), beat the mascarpone, vanilla, and salt together at medium speed until creamy, 1-2 min
2. Turn the mixer to low and add the heavy whipping cream slowly, then turn the mixer to medium speed and beat until soft peaks form, which could take less than 1 min (keep an eye on it!). You should be able to dip a spatula into the mixture and see a peak that slightly droops when held upright. 
3. Add the powdered sugar all at once and mix on low speed until incorporated, then turn the mixer to medium speed and whip for about 30 seconds longer, until the frosting is thick and silky. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

#mascarpone #mascarponecream #whippedcreamfrosting #whippedcreamcake #cakedecorating
BERRY CHANTILLY CAKE 🍓🫐fully inspired by the iconi BERRY CHANTILLY CAKE 🍓🫐fully inspired by the iconic Whole Foods Chantilly cake (iykyk 🙌🏼) and every bit as delicious! My homemade version is layers of extra soft and fluffy vanilla cake, berry jam, Chantilly cream frosting with rich notes of mascarpone and a hint of almond, and fresh berries throughout. It’s the idealideal berries and cream cake and ALWAYS a hit!! 
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Full recipe is linked in my bio (or at https://sugarandsparrow.com/berry-chantilly-cake-recipe/)

PS: I also have a sheet cake version of this recipe! Google “sugar and sparrow berry Chantilly sheet cake” to find it! 

#chantillycake #whippedcreamcake #berrycake #cakedecorating #vanillacake
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SHEET CAKE 🍓aka classic straw STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SHEET CAKE 🍓aka classic strawberry shortcake toppings on a fluffy vanilla sheet cake and ideal for a crowd! It’s my favorite bakery-style white cake that’s so soft and moist, topped with silky whipped cream cheese frosting and thick homemade strawberry sauce. So easy to throw together with simple ingredients + a total showstopper ✨

Grab the recipe link in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/strawberry-shortcake-sheet-cake/ 

#strawberrycake #strawberryshortcake #sheetcake #whippedcreamfrosting #cakedecorating
ORANGE POPPYSEED CAKE 🍊this cake is unbelievably d ORANGE POPPYSEED CAKE 🍊this cake is unbelievably delicious with whipped mascarpone frosting!! The cake layers are soft and moist, packed with fresh citrus flavor, and has the satisfying crunch of poppy seeds in every bite. The mascarpone frosting keeps it light and refreshing and I love that it comes together in just about 5 minutes with minimal effort. A fancy cake that’s secretly simple!

Grab the recipe link in my bio or find it at https://sugarandsparrow.com/orange-poppyseed-cake-with-mascarpone-frosting/

#poppyseedcake #layercake #mascarpone #whippedcreamfrosting #cakedecorating
VANILLA SHEET CAKE (recipe below) 🥳 this cake is p VANILLA SHEET CAKE (recipe below) 🥳 this cake is packed with vanilla flavor, SO soft and fluffy, fun to decorate, and ideal for feeding a crowd. It makes me so nostalgic for my childhood birthday cakes!! 
 
Full recipe (w/ frosting!) at https://sugarandsparrow.com/vanilla-sheet-cake-recipe/
 
INGREDIENTS: 
2 1/2 Cups (265g) sifted cake flour
2 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp salt 
3/4 Cup (170g) unsalted butter, room temp 
1 3/4 Cup (340g) granulated sugar 
3 large eggs, room temp 
1/2 Cup (120g) sour cream, room temp
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract 
1 Cup (240ml) whole milk, room temp
 
INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 9×13 baking dish. 
2. Add the sifted cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. 
3. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer and large bowl), beat the butter on high speed for two minutes until creamy. Add the sugar and continue to beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and paddle as needed. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for about 10-15 seconds after each addition. Add the vanilla and sour cream and mix for one minute on high speed. 
4. Turn the mixer off and add the dry ingredients all at once. Mix on low speed until just combined, then add the milk in a steady stream and mix until just incorporated. 
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake springs back to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the baking dish until room temperature, then frost with vanilla buttercream. 
 
#vanillacake #sheetcake #birthdaycake #vanilla #cakedecorating

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