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    43 of the Best Fall Layer Cake Recipes For This Autumn

    Mar 10, 2024 by Ali · Leave a Comment

    Discover 43 delectable fall layer cake recipes in our latest blog post! From pumpkin spice to apple cider, indulge in the flavors of autumn with every slice. Perfect for cozy gatherings or solo indulgence at this time of year. Let's bake up some seasonal magic!

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    Welcome to a celebration of autumn's finest flavors and textures! As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, it's time to indulge in the cozy delights of fall baking. In this post, we've curated a collection of 43 impressive fall layer cake recipes that are sure to elevate your baking game and delight your taste buds. From classic combinations like spiced pumpkin and creamy maple to inventive twists featuring apple cider caramel and chai-infused layers, there's a cake for every palate and occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out on your culinary journey, these recipes offer a delicious opportunity to savor the magic of fall in every bite. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the wonderful world of fall layer cakes!

    43 Impressive & Elegant Fall Layer Cake Recipes

    Chai Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake ~ Veggie Inspired
    Pumpkin Layer Cake with chai spices, a thin layer of pumpkin cashew filling, and topped off with creamy dairy free cinnamon buttercream frosting. The perfect fall dessert and full of pumpkin flavor! Almost like a pumpkin spice latte cake!
    Check out this recipe
    Chai Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake ~ Veggie Inspired
    Spiced Cider Apple Cake Recipe with Brown Butter Frosting
    This Spiced Cider Apple Cake Recipe with Brown Butter Frosting is a perfectly moist cake, flavored with apple cider and spices which gets frosted with the most addictively creamy maple brown butter frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Spiced Cider Apple Cake Recipe with Brown Butter Frosting
    Pumpkin Spice Turtle Cake
    The combination of moist pumpkin spice cake, homemade caramel, chocolate ganache, and toasted pecans makes for a rave worthy Pumpkin Spice Turtle Cake!
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin Spice Turtle Cake
    Festive Bourbon Apple Cider Cake
    This bourbon apple cider cake with bourbon icing is a boozy dream of a cake. The cake has all the best parts of an apple cider donut; reduced apple cider, Honeycrisp apples, and so many warm spices.
    Check out this recipe
    Festive Bourbon Apple Cider Cake
    Mini Layer Cake - The Littlest Crumb
    This mini layer cake is the perfect cake to make for special occasions with just a handful of people. A rich, chocolate 4 inch, 2 layered cake that serves 4 to 6 people. Elegant, simple and easy to make - perfect for a dinner party.
    Check out this recipe
    Mini Layer Cake - The Littlest Crumb
    Creamy Vanilla Eclair Cake Recipe
    Oh my, this is one of the best desserts I’ve ever eaten. Not only does it taste like an Eclair, It’s just delicious. It wouldn’t be any trouble to eat half the pan in one sitting!
    Check out this recipe
    A slice of autumn cake on a purple plate.
    Best Gluten Free Healthy Birthday Cake - iFoodReal.com
    Fluffy and moist gluten free Healthy Birthday Cake with wholesome ingredients and no refined sugar make this cake a healthier option.
    Check out this recipe
    Best Gluten Free Healthy Birthday Cake - iFoodReal.com
    Keto German Chocolate Cake
    This Keto German Chocolate Cake features moist chocolate coconut flour layers and an ultra-creamy coconut pecan filling that is fantastic for any occasion. Do you love baking? I’ve always loved a good keto chocolate cake,
    Check out this recipe
    Keto German Chocolate Cake
    The Best Low Carb Keto Carrot Cake - 6g net Carbs
    This is truly the best low carb keto carrot cake recipe. It’s super easy to make a moist carrot cake that’s topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Low Carb Keto Carrot Cake - 6g net Carbs
    Sweet Potato Cake With Marshmallow Buttercream
    This sweet potato cake tastes like your favorite fall memories. With a decadent marshmallow buttercream that comes together in just 5 minutes, there are so many things to love about this cake.
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet Potato Cake With Marshmallow Buttercream
    Carrot Cake Recipe
    The best easy carrot cake recipe around! Quick and irresistible, your friends and family will all be asking for this incredible recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Carrot Cake Recipe
    Hershey’s Chocolate Cake Recipe
    Hershey’s Chocolate Cake is a classic when it comes to chocolate cake recipes.This rich, delicious and moist chocolate cake recipe is always a crowd pleaser.
    Check out this recipe
    Hershey’s Chocolate Cake Recipe
    Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - Little Sunny Kitchen
    Learn how to make this gorgeous layered pumpkin cake, complete with cinnamon spiced cream cheese frosting. Serve at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - Little Sunny Kitchen
    Homemade Carrot Cake
    Homemade Carrot Cake - My Mom’s secret recipe for her amazingly moist and classic carrot cake with creamy cream cheese frosting. A sprinkle of chopped walnuts finishes off this incredible layer cake!
    Check out this recipe
    A piece of cake with white frosting, perfect as an Autumn Cake Idea.
    Lotus Biscoff Cake
    This lotus biscoff cake is made with a biscoff cake, biscoff buttercream, filled with biscoff cookie crumbs, and topped with biscoff cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    Lotus Biscoff Cake
    Brownie Cake with Chocolate Meringue - Whisking Wolf
    Decadent and densely fudgy, this Double Chocolate Brownie Cake is topped with a crispy marshmallow meringue for amazing texture and flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    Brownie Cake with Chocolate Meringue - Whisking Wolf
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
    These pumpkin cheesecake bars are layers of graham cracker crust, vanilla cheesecake and pumpkin cheesecake, baked together.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
    Moist Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe - This Mom is on Fire
    This Lemon Buttermilk cake is tangy and sweet, moist and just pure perfection. I love making this cake for when I am entertaining. Its always a crowd pleaser. This delicious cake is sweet but the tanginess of the lemons really balances it out.
    Check out this recipe
    A Fall Layer Cake with a slice taken out of it.
    Biscoff Cake
    This easy Lotus Biscoff cake with cookie butter buttercream and is the answer to all your Biscoff cravings. Perfect for a special occasion or when friends pop over!
    Check out this recipe
    Biscoff Cake
    Chocolate Port Wine Cake
    Rich and decadent, this chocolate cake with port wine has deep chocolate flavor enhanced with a hint of berries. Topped with a chocolate and port wine
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Port Wine Cake
    How to Make a Checkerboard Cake
    A checkerboard cake is as impressive as it is tasty, and really easy to make. Bake a cake to celebrate a holiday, your favorite team, or just that special
    Check out this recipe
    How to Make a Checkerboard Cake
    Carrot Cake with Grand Marnier Cream Cheese Frosting
    This homemade layered carrot cake recipe is perfectly spiced and topped with rich and smooth Grand Marnier infused cream cheese frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Carrot Cake with Grand Marnier Cream Cheese Frosting
    Butter Pecan Cake
    Butter Pecan Cake is made with layers of fluffy vanilla cake, buttery toasted pecans and covered in luscious cream cheese frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Butter Pecan Cake
    Blueberry Gingerbread Cake (with Cookie Butter Filling)
    The ultimate gingerbread lover’s cake!
    Check out this recipe
    Blueberry Gingerbread Cake (with Cookie Butter Filling)
    Chocolate cake with caramel
    Three layers of moist Chocolate Cake are slathered in homemade Chocolate Frosting and dripping with Caramel.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate cake with caramel
    Carrot Cake with Chai Spiced Frosting
    Carrot Cake with Chai Spice Frosting features layers of tender, moist carrot cake and velvety chai spiced cream cheese frosting topped with toasted pecans.
    Check out this recipe
    Carrot Cake with Chai Spiced Frosting
    Tiramisu Trifle with Pumpkin Spice - The Heirloom Pantry
    Tiramisu Trifle with Pumpkin Spice is a creamy, eggless tiramisu with impressive layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. This easy tiramisu trifle showcases coffee and pumpkin spice.
    Check out this recipe
    Tiramisu Trifle with Pumpkin Spice - The Heirloom Pantry
    Vegan Carrot Cake
    Layered easy vegan carrot cake with tangy dairy-free cream cheese frosting. The perfect approachable vegan cake for your Easter table.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Carrot Cake
    Apple Spice Cake
    Apple spice cake is a flavorful fall layer cake made with fresh apples and cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Spice Cake
    It’s pumpkin season..and this cake seems like a good way to celebrate
    This moist and easy pumpkin spice cake recipe is covered in a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting perfect for Fall. No mixer required!
    Check out this recipe
    It’s pumpkin season..and this cake seems like a good way to celebrate
    Salted Caramel Apple Cake
    This salted caramel apple cake is a must make this fall. With fresh apples, spices, and caramel cream chees frosting. It’s to die for!
    Check out this recipe
    Salted Caramel Apple Cake
    Irish Whiskey Cake with Whiskey Glaze and Buttercream Filling
    This Irish whiskey cake recipe makes a simple, impressive cake that’s not only perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, but any day you want a boozy treat!
    Check out this recipe
    Irish Whiskey Cake with Whiskey Glaze and Buttercream Filling
    Victoria Sponge Cake, Afternoon Tea Cake - Recipe for US Kitchens
    Victoria sponge cake is possibly the most quintessential British cake, and loved by Brits around the world, but now you can make it, too!
    Check out this recipe
    Victoria Sponge Cake, Afternoon Tea Cake - Recipe for US Kitchens
    Coffee and Walnut Cake, a Classic British Cake for Afternoon Tea
    Coffee and Walnut cake is truly a British classic, and one of my all-time favorite cakes. It is often found on dessert menus and afternoon tea trays in the UK.
    Check out this recipe
    Coffee and Walnut Cake, a Classic British Cake for Afternoon Tea
    Mini Snickerdoodle Layer Cake - Low Carb Grain Free THM S
    Cinnamon cake and cinnamon cream cheese icing in a delicious cake to serve 4. When you need something a little more special than a mug cake this is perfect.
    Check out this recipe
    A cake with a slice missing, perfect for autumn cake ideas.
    Banana Birthday Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - Sweet Mouth Joy
    A soft and moist banana cake filled with crunchy walnuts, coated with vanilla cream cheese frosting and topped with a chocolate ganache drip.
    Check out this recipe
    Banana Birthday Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - Sweet Mouth Joy
    Best Chocolate Orange Cake with Orange Zest and Juice - Sweet Mouth Joy
    An easy recipe for the best ever chocolate orange cake with a zesty dark chocolate orange ganache. Made with fresh orange zest and juice.
    Check out this recipe
    Best Chocolate Orange Cake with Orange Zest and Juice - Sweet Mouth Joy
    Mama’s Chocolate And Walnut Cake - Balkan Lunch Box
    You will want to grab and run this stunningly luscious, mama’s chocolate and walnut cake. It’s destined to become the classic.
    Check out this recipe
    Mama’s Chocolate And Walnut Cake - Balkan Lunch Box
    Layered Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
    A supremely decadent and show-stopping dessert! This Layered Chocolate Pumpkin Cake is perfect for fall holidays, Thanksgiving, or all year long!
    Check out this recipe
    Layered Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
    Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Ginger Frosting
    This really is the BEST Vegan Pumpkin Cake and it has a tasty Ginger Frosting. It’s a delicious, easy, 1-bowl moist recipe with no unusual ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Pumpkin Cake with Ginger Frosting
    Easy Butter Pecan Cake Recipe - The Anthony Kitchen
    An easy recipe for the best Butter Pecan Cake with a creamy, vanilla Buttercream Pecan Icing! No toasting, no browning butter, and still, the best results!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Butter Pecan Cake Recipe - The Anthony Kitchen
    The BEST Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake | 365 Days of Baking and More
    This Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake has three layers of cake covered in a cinnamon glaze and is frosted with an incredible cinnamon frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    The BEST Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake | 365 Days of Baking and More
    Vegan Coffee And Walnut Loaf Cake
    This is absolutely delicious with a cappuccino on the side, the icing is sweet but not too much and the chopped walnuts add a crunchy texture that is divine.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Coffee And Walnut Loaf Cake

    As we wrap up our journey through 43 impressive fall layer cake recipes for your recipe box, we're reminded of the joy that baking brings during this cozy season. From the warm spices to the comforting flavors, each cake captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Whether you've been inspired to whip up a classic pumpkin spice creation or tempted to try a new twist like apple cider butter pecan, we hope these recipes have sparked your creativity and filled your home with the sweet aroma of seasonal delights. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's continue to celebrate the magic of fall through the art of baking. Happy baking, and may your autumn be filled with warmth, joy, and plenty of delicious cakes! 

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