Fall Cakes

Celebrate autumn with festive cakes featuring pumpkin, apple, and warm spices, beautifully decorated for the season.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 390

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cake Batter

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
3 large eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting & Decorations

2 cups cream cheese frosting
fondant pumpkins and leaves for decoration
fall-colored sprinkles

Equipment

Cake pans
Mixing Bowls
Piping Bags

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to wet mixture and stir until smooth.
Pour batter into pans and bake 30–35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes completely before frosting.
Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate with fondant pumpkins, leaves, and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Try adding apple slices or caramel drizzle for extra autumn flair.