Fall Decorated Cakes
Fall Decorated Cakes bring together cozy flavors like pumpkin, apple, and warm spices with seasonal decorations that capture the beauty of autumn. Perfect for gatherings, bake sales, or family tables, these cakes are festive, flavorful, and full of heart.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Mixer
- Cake Pans
- Wire Rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin purée or grated apple
- 0.5 cup milk room temperature
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- cream cheese or buttercream frosting for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
- Bake your cake base: combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, sugar, eggs, pumpkin/apple, and milk. Mix until smooth. Pour into pans and bake until golden and set in the center (about 30–35 minutes).
- Prepare frosting: whip cream cheese or buttercream until fluffy.
- Stack and fill: layer cakes with frosting in between for stability and taste.
- Crumb coat: apply a thin layer of frosting to lock in crumbs, then chill the cake.
- Final frost: cover cake with a smooth, even coat of frosting.
- Decorate with seasonal touches: piped leaves, caramel drizzle, nuts, or sugared cranberries. Dust with cinnamon or cocoa powder for a cozy finish.
Notes
Customize your fall cake with rustic naked layers, elegant caramel drips, or playful candy decorations. These cakes store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for longer storage.