Simple Fall Cake Designs
This simple fall cake combines cozy seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apple, and warm spices with easy decorating ideas. Using a bundt or loaf pan, a dusting of sugar, or a drizzle of maple glaze, you’ll create a beautiful, festive cake without the stress of complicated designs.
Equipment
- Bundt Pan or Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree or grated apple
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt or loaf pan.
- Cream butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in pumpkin puree (or grated apple) and milk or buttermilk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently, stopping as soon as no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
- Decorate simply with maple glaze, powdered sugar, or crushed pecans before serving.
Notes
For variations, try chocolate with spices, gluten-free blends, or an apple upside-down version. Keep decorations simple: powdered sugar, glaze, or nuts add both flavor and beauty.