Food Styling: Annie Probst.
Look for our twists on traditional favorites.
It’s the perfect vehicle to put your autumn apple haul to use.

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Pumpkin Cake Roll
Celebrate the season with a fall-themed cake that’s sure to impress.
This recipe is soooo easy and it tastes amazing!"
It offers the best ofpumpkin pieand cake all at once.

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We’ll take a slice…or two.
That’s exactly what you see dripping down the edges of this pretty pear cake.
Pumpkin Angel Food Cake
This light-as-air pumpkin angel food cake will satisfy any sweet tooth.

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The showy swirls are almost as craveable as the dressed-up citrus-spiked cake hiding underneath.
Add a few sprinkles of fresh orange peel for a hint of unexpected brightness.
Graham Cracker Cake
Graham crackers are good ins’mores desserts, sure.

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It’s proof that fall cake flavors don’t have to be limited to apples and cinnamon.
Instead, top off a molasses spice cake with blueberries (frozen will work wonderfully) and lemon zest.
Apple Cake with Buttery Caramel Sauce
Looking for a new family favorite?

Drizzle buttery caramel sauce over a classic fall cake made with cinnamon, walnuts, and apples.
It’s like everything you love about caramel apples and cake mashed-up into one cozy dessert.
Dark Cocoa Buttermilk Cake with Cocoa Mascarpone Frosting
The recipe name alone is irresistible.

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Your chilly fall evening just got better, didn’t it?
Ginger Carrot Cake
Freshly grated ginger adds a delightful twist to this beloved moist-and-fluffycarrot cake recipe.
Finish this fall cake recipe with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

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It’s as simple as layering ingredients in a baking dish.
If you love the idea of this easy dessert but want more options, check out moredump cake recipes.
Cranberry-Buttermilk Pound Cake
You’re looking at our new go-to fall dessert.

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In addition to fresh cranberries in the batter, we’re serving this dessert with fresh cranberry sauce.
It’s a great way to use up leftover sauce.
To start, whip up a homemade pumpkin spice cake.

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Then, drizzle the layers with a hazelnut coffee syrup.
Finish the cake with a fluffy maple mascarpone cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Its important to select apples that have the right texture for baking.

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These include Granny Smiths, honeycrisps, golden delicious, and winesaps.
No, they are not the same.
Best Apples for Baking.

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

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