Autumn’s crisp air and vibrant foliage invite gatherings with friends and family. Celebrate these cozy moments with delightful desserts that capture fall’s essence.
Whether for a festive dinner, casual get-together, or Thanksgiving feast, these 35 easy and delicious fall desserts are perfect for impressing a crowd. From classic apple pies to innovative pumpkin treats, each recipe brings warmth and joy to your celebrations, making them truly unforgettable!
Table Of Contents
- Apple Dump Cake Recipe
- Pumpkin Flan Cake
- Sourdough Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
- Baked Apple
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
- Maple Pecan Cookies
- Pumpkin Crunch Cake
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Sweet Potato Dump Cake
- Apple Crumble Cheesecake
- Apple Layer Cake
- Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars
- Baked Apple Fritters
- 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
- No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
- Apple Cider Cookies
- Caramel Apple Blondies
- Apple Cider Donuts
- Pear Crumble
- No-Bake Apple Pie Cups
- Pecan Cream Pie
- Apple Fritter Cake
- Sweet Potato Bundt Cake
- Apple Crumb Cake
- Maple Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
- Autumn Spice Cake
- Pumpkin Pie Bars
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
- Caramel Apple Cookies
- Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings
- Caramel Apple Pie
- Soft Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Apple Dump Cake Recipe
This Apple Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert made with just a few ingredients. It features layers of apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter, creating a warm and comforting treat. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you crave a sweet, apple-flavored dessert.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Cake Mix
- apple pie filling
- butter
- cinnamon
- caramel topping
- vanilla ice cream (optional)
Pumpkin Flan Cake
This Pumpkin Flan recipe is a delightful twist on the traditional flan, perfect for fall. It combines the creamy texture of classic flan with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. The dessert features a rich caramel topping and a smooth, spiced pumpkin custard. It’s an elegant and delicious way to celebrate the season.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- granulated sugar
- sweetened condensed milk
- evaporated milk
- pumpkin puree
- eggs
- pumpkin pie spice
- vanilla extract
Sourdough Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
These Sourdough Pumpkin Whoopie Pies combine the tangy flavor of sourdough with the warm spices of pumpkin. They feature soft, spiced pumpkin cakes sandwiching a rich cream cheese filling, making them a perfect fall treat. These whoopie pies are a delicious way to enjoy seasonal flavors with a unique sourdough twist.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Servings: 12 pies
Ingredients
- All-purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Kosher Salt
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Pumpkin Puree
- Light Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Sourdough Discard
- Vanilla Extract
- Unsalted Butter
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Baked Apple
This Baked Apple recipe from Southern Cravings is a delightful and simple fall dessert. It involves baking apples stuffed with a mixture of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. The apples become tender and flavorful, making a perfect cozy treat for the cooler months.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- large apples
- light brown sugar
- lemon juice
- cinnamon
- cornstarch
- butter
Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
These Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins with Streusel are a delightful fall treat. They feature moist pumpkin muffins filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with a buttery streusel. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these muffins combine the flavors of pumpkin spice and rich cheesecake for a delicious, seasonal delight.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Servings: 14 muffins
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- Lifeway Plain Organic Whole Milk Kefir
Cinnamon Streusel Topping
- unsalted butter
- all-purpose flour
- brown sugar light or dark
- ground cinnamon
Pumpkin Muffins
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- ground cinnamon
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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is a perfect fall breakfast or dessert. It features a moist pumpkin spice cake topped with a buttery streusel and a drizzle of vanilla glaze. The combination of warm spices and sweet toppings makes this coffee cake an irresistible seasonal treat.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
Cinnamon Streusel Topping
- unsalted butter
- all-purpose flour
- light brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
Pumpkin Spice Cake
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- pumpkin pie spice
- large eggs
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Maple Pecan Cookies
These Maple Pecan Cookies are a delightful fall treat featuring a blend of maple syrup and crunchy pecans. They offer a soft and chewy texture with a rich, nutty flavor, making them perfect for autumn. Enjoy these cookies with a warm beverage for a cozy seasonal snack.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Servings: 14 cookies
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- unsalted butter
- dark brown sugar
- egg
- pure maple syrup
- chopped pecans
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Pumpkin Crunch Cake
This Pumpkin Crunch Cake is a delicious fall dessert featuring a moist pumpkin base topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. Perfectly spiced and topped with a drizzle of caramel, it’s an irresistible treat for any autumn gathering.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Servings: 20 slices
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- buttermilk
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
- eggs, large
- raw pumpkin
- lemon zest
- cake flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cinnamon powder
- nutmeg powder
- ginger powder
- allspice powder
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a perfect fall dessert. They feature a creamy pumpkin cheesecake layer on top of a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with a spiced streusel, these bars combine the rich flavors of cheesecake and pumpkin pie, making them a delicious treat for autumn.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- graham crackers
- granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon
- unsalted butter
- pumpkin puree
- pumpkin pie spice
- cream cheese
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Sweet Potato Dump Cake
This Sweet Potato Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert perfect for fall. With a creamy sweet potato base topped with a buttery cake mix and chopped nuts, it’s easy to make and ideal for any occasion. Just mix, dump, and bake for a comforting treat.
- Prep: 16 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- mashed sweet potatoes
- evaporated milk or half and half
- brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- yellow cake mix
- chopped nuts
- butter
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Apple Crumble Cheesecake
This Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines rich cheesecake with layers of fresh apple slices and a crunchy cinnamon crumble topping. It’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for fall gatherings, offering a blend of creamy, sweet, and tart flavors.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
- Cooling and setting: 5 hrs
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- graham cracker crumbs
- granulated sugar
- butter
- ground cinnamon
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- sour cream
- vanilla extract
- lemon juice
- all-purpose flour
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Apple Layer Cake
This Apple Layer Cake featuring light and fluffy cake layers made with apple butter, topped with a spiced-bourbon-apple compote, and finished with a rich cinnamon buttercream. The cake showcases a deep apple flavor throughout, complemented by warm spices and a hint of bourbon, making it an ideal treat for apple season.
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Cooling: 1 hr
- Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- Granny Smith apples
- brown sugar
- lemon
- bourbon or whiskey
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- salt
- cake flour
- cinnamon
- baking powder
- baking soda
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Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars
These Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars feature a buttery oat base, creamy maple pumpkin filling, and a crunchy pecan streusel topping. Easy to make and naturally sweetened, these bars bring together the flavors of pumpkin pie and pecan crumble in a convenient bar form.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- spelt flour or all-purpose
- rolled oats
- coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- salt
- butter
- eggs
- pureed pumpkin
- pure maple syrup
- pumpkin pie spice
- cinnamon
- salt
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Baked Apple Fritters
These Baked Apple Fritters are a delicious homemade treat featuring fresh apples. Made without deep frying, they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with tender apple chunks. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a casual dessert, these fritters are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- Kosher salt
- granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- large eggs
- vanilla extract
- whole milk
- unsalted butter
- apple cider vinegar
- apple
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3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
These pumpkin muffins are super soft, moist, and fluffy, made with just 3 ingredients: spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, and dark chocolate chips. Each bite bursts with incredible pumpkin spice flavor, making them perfect for the autumn season. Quick and easy to prepare, they’re sure to be loved by your family and friends.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- spice cake mix
- pumpkin puree
- water (or milk of choice)
- chocolate chips
No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes offer a burst of pumpkin spice flavor in a creamy, refreshing bite. Made with real pumpkin puree and an easy graham cracker crust, they can be whipped up in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for a quick and delicious autumn treat.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Chill: 8 hrs
- Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Ingredients
- graham crackers
- granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon
- unsalted butter
- heavy whipping cream
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- pumpkin puree
- lemon juice
- vanilla extract
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Apple Cider Cookies
These soft and chewy Apple Cider Cookies are studded with apples and topped with a delicious apple cider icing. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, they make the perfect easy fall cookie. Plus, they freeze beautifully, so you can keep a stash on hand for every craving. Enjoy the warm flavors of autumn in every bite!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Servings: 28 cookies
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- salt
- unsalted butter softened
- granulated white sugar
- light brown sugar
- egg
- apple cider
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Caramel Apple Blondies
These caramel apple blondies are a quick and easy fall treat. Fresh apples are folded into a brown sugar blondie batter and topped with a salted caramel icing. No mixer is needed, and they can be ready in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for a cozy autumn snack!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- apples
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- nutmeg
- unsalted butter
- light or dark brown sugar
- large eggs
- pure vanilla extract
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Apple Cider Donuts
These apple cider donuts capture the essence of fall with their blend of apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fried to a perfect golden brown and coated in a cinnamon-sugar mix, they are best enjoyed warm on a crisp autumn morning with a glass of milk.
Ingredients
- sugar
- cinnamon
- apple cider
- baking powder
- salt
- all-purpose flour
- unsalted butter
- large eggs
- egg yolk
- vegetable oil for frying
Pear Crumble
Looking for a delightful fall dessert? Try this easy Pear Crumble Recipe! It features sweet, juicy pears infused with warm cinnamon, topped with a golden brown oat crumble. Plus, it’s vegan and offers a simple gluten-free option. Perfect for a cozy autumn treat.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- pears
- granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon
- fresh lemon juice
- cornstarch
- old fashioned rolled oats
- all purpose flour
- light brown sugar
- salt
- coconut oil
No-Bake Apple Pie Cups
These No-Bake Apple Pie Cups deliver all the flavors of apple pie without the need for an oven. Free of added sugar and packed with fiber and healthy fats, they make a nutritious snack or treat. Store them in the fridge or freezer for a quick, healthy option. Plus, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
- dried apples
- pitted dates
- rolled oats
- chopped pecans
- apple pie spice
- cinnamon
Pecan Cream Pie
This Pecan Cream Pie recipe is a no-bake delight, featuring a fluffy, creamy filling made with cream cheese, cheesecake pudding, Cool Whip, and plenty of crunchy, buttery pecans. Dark brown sugar and vanilla add rich flavor, eliminating the need for expensive maple syrup. This pie is served in a graham cracker crust for an extra layer of deliciousness.
- Prep: 12 mins
- Chill: 2 hrs
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- graham cracker pie crust
- cheesecake or white chocolate instant pudding mix
- milk
- cream cheese
- dark brown or light brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- Cool Whip
- pecans
Apple Fritter Cake
This moist homemade apple fritter cake is made with fresh apples and topped with a brown sugar glaze. It’s the best apple cake recipe, perfect for a fall dessert.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Servings: 20
Ingredients
- Oil
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Apple Cider
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Apples
Sweet Potato Bundt Cake
This Sweet Potato Bundt Cake is infused with the warmth of bourbon and drizzled with a luscious bourbon pecan icing. It’s a unique and utterly delicious choice for holiday entertaining, offering a perfect blend of flavors that will impress your guests.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Resting: 10 mins
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- large eggs
- red-skinned sweet potato
- bourbon
- pure vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- pumpkin pie spice
- salt
- milk
- granulated sugar
- butter
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Apple Crumb Cake
Warm Apple Crumb Cake is loaded with sweet apples and topped with a crunchy double cinnamon streusel. Soft and perfectly spiced, it’s ideal for welcoming guests or as an overnight breakfast treat, especially when drizzled with caramel sauce.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Servings: 9
Ingredients
Cake
- All-Purpose Flour
- White Sugar
- Light Brown Sugar
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Butter
- Milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Granny Smith Apples
Crumb Topping
- All Purpose Flour
- Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Baking Powder
- Caramel Sauce
Maple Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
Move over pancakes and waffles; maple syrup is perfect for cake too. This Maple Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Filling is a delicious fall treat, featuring the sweetness and richness of maple syrup. The cream cheese filling adds a delightful contrast, making this cake a tasty and unique addition to your autumn desserts.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- butter
- cream cheese
- greek yogurt
- cane sugar
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
- maple extract
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- eggs
- corn starch
- crisco
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Autumn Spice Cake
Autumn Spice Cake is a favorite I’ve made for decades, filled with warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. This cake is moist, with a tender crumb and rich flavor in every bite.
The cream cheese frosting perfectly complements the cake, adding a creamy, tangy sweetness that enhances the seasonal flavors. This combination makes for an irresistible fall dessert.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Servings: 24
Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil
- Unsalted Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Buttermilk
- Vanilla Extract
- Flour
- Sour Cream
- Dutch-processed Cocoa Powder
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Allspice
- Ground Cloves
- Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Pie Bars
These Pumpkin Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a spiced pumpkin filling atop a homemade pie crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving, these bars are easy to prepare and offer a rich, creamy pumpkin flavor in a convenient bar form.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Chill: 3 hrs
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- salted butter
- all purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- cornstarch
- pumpkin puree
- large eggs
- evaporated milk
- vanilla extract
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Caramel apple cheesecake bars blend the sweetness of apple crumble with the creaminess of cheesecake. These bars feature a creamy cheesecake layer topped with cinnamon-baked apples, a buttery oat streusel, and a drizzle of caramel. This decadent dessert will surely impress your family and friends.
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 13 mins
- Chill: 6 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 9 bars
Ingredients
- graham crackers
- brown sugar
- butter
- cream cheese
- sugar
- eggs
- sour cream
- vanilla extract
- apple
- sugar
- ……
Caramel Apple Cookies
Caramel Apple Cookies are soft and chewy, packed with brown sugar, buttery caramel, and sweet-tart apple flavors. They bring all the deliciousness of caramel apples into a convenient cookie form, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Chill: 1 hr
- Servings: 20
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- apple butter
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- salt
- baking powder
- all-purpose flour
- butter
- heavy cream
- brown sugar
- ……
Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings
Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings are a simple yet delicious fall dessert. Made with a brown sugar butter sauce and soda, they have puffy, crisp tops and a golden syrup at the bottom. This easy recipe is perfect for enjoying the flavors of autumn.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- apples
- refrigerated crescent rolls
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- Kosher salt
- ginger ale
- Cinnamon
Caramel Apple Pie
Caramel Apple Pie combines a rich apple pie filling with a luscious caramel sauce, all baked inside a buttery, flaky crust. This delightful dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering, offering a sweet and indulgent treat that’s sure to impress.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
- Servings: 10
Ingredients
- brown sugar
- weetened condensed milk
- butter
- corn syrup
- pure vanilla extract
- apples
- lemon juice
- butter
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- ……
Soft Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
These soft and chewy pumpkin cookies feature a creamy cheesecake center, making them the ultimate fall dessert. Perfectly timed for pumpkin season, these stuffed cookies will become your new favorite treat.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Chill: 30 mins
- Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients
- cream cheese
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- pumpkin puree
- salted butter
- light brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- ……
