One of the favorite things about the Autumn season is the warm and cozy desserts that it brings with it. There's something about the scent of cinnamon and the hint of cinnamon that helps embrace the cooler temperatures ahead.
In this list of the best fall desserts, there is pumpkin, apple, maple, and even gingerbread. Even if the pumpkin bandwagon isn't for you, there are plenty of fall recipes on the list that may just become a new fall favorite recipe such as this Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake. It makes a great make-ahead breakfast but certainly is delicious enough to have as dessert.
Tips for Fall Baking
In the fall season, the urge for baking kicks into gear and there are some tips for baking success including must-have kitchen gadgets to make fall baking a success.
Kitchen Tools to Make Baking Easier
Hand Mixer - Hand mixers make mixing faster and easier on the hands. Especially when batch baking!
Stand Mixer - Stand mixers are nice to have and great for hand-free mixing. Stand Mixers are also perfect when working with big batches or double batches of dough or batters.
Measuring Cups and Spoons - A cup and spoon set makes it easy to switch between measurements and is easy to store.
Cookie Sheets - Large cookie sheets are ideal for baking large batches of cookies.
Cookie Scoops - Cookie scoops are a great way to get the same size cookies in every batch of cookies. Perfect to use to make the cookies on this list of the best fall desserts!
Cheesecake Pan - Cheesecake pans are not just for cheesecakes, they're also great for coffee cakes and other cakes!
Buy a head of time - Some ingredients for fall baking tend to fly off the shelves, at least around here anyway. A hot item every fall season is 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin as well as Molasses.
I always get my baking list together and gather my ingredients ahead of time so that everything is on hand when it is time to bake.
The Best Fall Recipes That Are A Must Try
Without further ado, here are this years must try recipes that full of the warm and cozy goodness for this Autumn season.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Inspired by the Starbucks Drink - Espresso and pumpkin spice come together to create warm and comforting flavors in these pumpkin spice latte cupcakes.
Salted Caramel Apple Pie (Vegan)
A drool-worthy apple pie filled with sweet salted caramel for an indulgent vegan dessert.
Caramel Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake
A lightly spiced, ultra-creamy pumpkin cheesecake topped with luscious caramel sauce.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Rolls
A Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll makes for an impressive-looking fall dessert, but this tasty fall treat is easier to make than you might think!
Butter Pecan Cake
A southern delight - this butter pecan cake has toasted pecans and is made from scratch with cream cheese frosting.
Apple Cinnamon Babka
Apple Cinnamon Babka is made with a cinnamon sugar filling with chopped apples that have been sauteed in butter.
Apple Crisp Cheesecake
Apple crisp cheesecake — buttery shortbread crust, layer of cinnamon apples and salted caramel sauce, creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy pecan apple crisp topping.
Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake
This pumpkin streusel coffee cake takes the classic to a new flavorful level. This delicious breakfast or brunch treat is topped with vanilla glaze and chopped pecans.
Apple Pie Macarons Recipe
Apple Pie Macarons are warm and cozy cookies with flavors of cinnamon graham crackers and tender apples sandwiched between soft vanilla macarons topped with vanilla buttercream.
Thin and Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies
These thin and chewy brown sugar cookies are baked with the flavors of brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract. The edges of these sugar cookies are crisp and they have tender and chewy centers.
Old Fashioned Cracker Jack Cookies
Also known as Ranger Cookies, these delicious cookies are made with Rice Krispies, coconut, and oatmeal.
One Bowl Apple Sheet Cake (with caramel icing)
As Fall approaches and apples are in season grab a few to make this apple sheet cake and then slather it with this easy stoveop caramel icing for the perfect Autumn treat! It’s quick to make, and is MADE IN ONE BOWL!
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies have a delicious nutty flavor and are thick, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips.
Caramel Apple Coffee Cake
Caramel Apple Coffee Cake is made with tender and buttery Granny Smith apples that are topped with a crunchy brown sugar crumb topping. Salted caramel sauce is drizzled on top of the streusel topping and the tart apples.
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Classic snickerdoodle cookies made with simple ingredients and rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Flan Napolitano
Instant Pot Pumpkin Flan Napolitano. A rich creamy flan that resembles a crustless pumpkin pie or light pumpkin cheesecake, bathed in caramel sauce.
Apple Turnovers
Just 5 ingredients go in to making these easy Apple Turnovers. Bakery quality pastries ready in just 40 minutes, will minimal effort.
Instant Pot Snickerdoodle Cheesecake
Creamy and smooth snickerdoodle cheesecake made in the Instant Pot with the traditional flavors of vanilla and cinnamon. Made with a snickerdoodle cookie crust.
Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Light and fluffy homemade spice cupcakes made with a from-scratch cream cheese frosting that is sprinkled with cinnamon.
Iced Pumpkin Spice Loaf
Made from scratch iced pumpkin spice loaf with homemade caramel icing and garnished with chopped pecans.
French Apple Cake
Made with in season sweet honeycrisp apples, this French apple cake is beautiful dusted with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar!
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Cupcakes with delicious gingerbread spices. Topping this gingerbread classic flavor is a spiced buttercream frosting.
Autumn Leaf Sugar Cookies with Maple Syrup
Maple Sugar Cookie cutouts come in the prettiest fall colors.
Apple Crumb Coffee Cake
Moist and flavorful apple crumb coffee cake topped with apple, oatmeal, and brown sugar streusel.
Monster Cookie Bars
Monster Cookie Bars are a holiday favorite and these delicious chewy bars are made with old-fashioned oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M’s.
Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert
Not big on pie baking? Try this near no bake dessert with three simple to prepare layers without giving up that pumpkin pie flavor!
Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings
One bite of these old-fashioned apple dumplings will transport you back to Grandma's house! This classic recipe features whole apples wrapped in pastry and baked in a luscious syrup.
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies are made using browned butter. The flavors are elevated with a nutty flavor in this traditional cookie.
Chocolate Pumpkin Marble Cake
Flavors of chocolate and pumpkin are swirled into this made-from-scratch Chocolate Pumpkin Marble Cake and topped with chocolate ganache. A homemade blend of pumpkin spice brings a warm flavor to this cake that will remind you of pumpkin pie that is swirled with delicious flavors of chocolate.
Mocha Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
Rich and moist mocha cupcakes with salted caramel frosting and drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce.
Raisin Spice Cake Bars
Flavors of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg make these raisin spice cake bars flavorful. The addition of applesauce makes these cake bars moist and delicious! The brown sugar cream cheese frosting creates a creamy and smooth topping for this already delicious dessert.
Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Smooth and creamy Instant Pot Butter Pecan Cheesecake made with a delicious buttery cheesecake filling with chipped pecans.
Instant Pot Butter Pecan Cheesecake
Smooth and creamy Instant Pot Butter Pecan Cheesecake made with a delicious buttery cheesecake filling with chipped pecans. This cheesecake crust is made with ground graham crackers and pecans. Garnishing this cheesecake is a buttery pecan streusel.
Butterscotch Cupcakes
Soft, fluffy, and delicious butterscotch cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream frosting and drizzled with homemade butterscotch sauce.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Sour Cream Coffee Cake made with a flavorful cinnamon filling and topped with buttery and cinnamon crumb topping. Made from scratch to create a fluffy and moist cake.
Chai Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
The best chocolate chip cookies... possibly ever? These chai spiced cookies are perfectly crispy with a soft, chewy center. The subtle notes of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg intermingled with the ideal amount of dark chocolate chunks brings luxury and warmth to every bite.
Apple Spice Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
These Apple Spice Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting are made with the traditional Fall flavors of Apples and warm spices.
Chewy Gingersnap Cookies
These chewy gingersnap cookies have a soft and chewy center and crisp edges. They have the classic flavors and are perfect for gifts, for dunking in milk or coffee.
Perfect Southern Pecan Praline Cookies
These easy and sweet cookies bring me back to my mama's holiday baking! Chewy Brown Sugar Pecan cookies topped with a praline icing drizzle (or dunk!) for a delicious cookie spin on the classic Southern candy. Make sure to hide some for yourself, they're irresistible!
Vanilla Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Cupcakes
A vanilla and cinnamon base cupcake with a vanilla and cinnamon buttercream frosting.
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
These Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins are a delicious way to welcome fall! Moist pumpkin muffins with simple ingredients, these will be a huge hit!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These homemade oatmeal raisin cookies are thick, chewy, and easy to make. These cookies have a soft and chewy center and are crisp around the edges.
Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes
These indulgent chocolate gingerbread cupcakes are topped with a buttercream frosting. Garnishing these cupcakes is a smooth and delicious ganache.
Maple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
These maple cinnamon sugar cookies feature warm and cozy flavors in both the cookie itself and the icing! Use leaf-shape cookie cutters for a festive fall dessert.
Toffee Pecan Cookies
Toffee Pecan Cookies made with English toffee pieces, chocolate chips, and toasted pecans.
Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe
These pumpkin Amish whoopie pies are the perfect fall treat! They are soft pumpkin sandwich cookies with a delicious filling.
"Candy Corn" Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting {gluten-free}
These pumpkin cupcakes are extra festive since they’re decorated in candy corn colors! The cream cheese frosting on top is a perfect flavor pairing.
Pumpkin Gingerbread Cupcakes
Cupcakes with the flavor pairings of pumpkin and gingerbread. Topping this delicious combo is a spiced cream cheese frosting.
Vegan Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
These Vegan Pumpkin Donuts are the perfect way to welcome fall! They're warm-spiced, pumpkiny, and frosted with a cinnamon-sugar coating. The ingredient list is simple and they'll be ready in a flash!
Butterbeer Cupcakes
Hello, Harry Potter fan! These butterbeer cupcakes are made with a delicious blend of flavors that create a flavorful butterscotch and vanilla flavor. These butterscotch cupcakes are frosted with butterscotch buttercream and drizzled with butterscotch sauce.
Bourbon Pecan Bundt Cake Recipe ~ Barley & Sage
This brown butter bourbon pecan bundt cake has a crunchy brown sugar pecan ribbon through the middle and a rich brown butter bourbon glaze!
Crock Pot Maple Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake
This crowd-pleasing Crock Pot Maple Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or on your holiday dessert table.
Apple Butter Cheesecake with Condensed Milk
This delicious apple butter cheesecake is smooth and delicious. The apple butter adds great fall spice and yummy apple flavor.
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
This easy Pumpkin Pie with Graham Crust is everything you love about a traditional pumpkin pie, minus the hassle of the crust.
Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies
This copycat recipe for Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies is easy to make. These large cookies are crisp on the edges and have a chewy center.
Intensely Flavorful, Super Moist Spice Cake
This is my idea of the perfect Spice Cake. It's super moist and packed with the rich flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
Apple Cider Donut Cake - Easy Bundt Cake Recipe with Fresh Apples and Cinnamon!
This moist pound cake brings all the flavors of an apple cider donut from your favorite apple orchard! It's the perfect bite of fall.
Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This pumpkin cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting is the ultimate fall dessert, your family and friends will ask you to bring this cake to the party year after year. Canned pumpkin makes this cake ultra moist, it’s pumpkin pie in a cake!
Apple and Cherry Crumble - The Littlest Crumb
Warm, gooey, fresh out-of-the-oven apple and cherry crumble. Apple and sour cherry filling topped with a brown sugar, cinnamon and rolled oats layer.
Chewy Apple Maple Whiskey Blondies Recipe For Fall
With a slight chew, these Apple Maple Whiskey Blondies are a great fall dessert with fresh apple! You can easily make a large batch at once, without much time in the kitchen.
Persimmon Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
This tender and moist cake uses two kinds of persimmons and is topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Dana is an experienced recipe creator who crafts easy and delicious recipes for all levels of home cooks.
Her recipes range from classic comfort foods to healthy and nutritious meals, and she is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to bring flavor and variety to the table.
Dannii
Saturday 23rd of July 2022
Any dessert with apple is good with me and there is so much delicious choice here.
Nettie
Friday 22nd of July 2022
There are so many delicious fall cakes that I can't wait to try! Thank you for including my Crock Pot Maple Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake in your wonderful round-up!
Nettie
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