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Apple Cakes: 15 Fall Baking Recipes to Try This Year

Last updated on December 1, 2021Originally published October 19, 2021Leave a CommentSabine

Apple cakes are a fall favorite for many bakers. They're usually easy to make, and they taste great with a cup of coffee! In this blog post, I'll share 15 cakes with apples that you can try out this year. Find inspiration and spice up your fall baking routine with some new apple cake recipes. By the way, check out my pumpkin cakes collection as well.

A slice of frosted apple cake with caramel syrup on a plate with a bite missing
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Best apples for cakes

Apple season is in full swing and with it comes a wealth of apple baking options. But which apples are best for your favorite recipes? It all depends on personal preference and the recipe you are making. The best apples for baking are Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, and Fuji.

Granny Smith and Honeycrisp are great choices for recipes that call for tart apples. Gala and Fuji apples, on the other hand, are perfect apples for cakes that benefit from the sweetness of the apples. If in doubt, follow the recommendation in the recipe.

Do you have to peel the apples for cake?

In most cases, unless the recipe you're making specifically says otherwise, you'll need to peel the fresh apples before adding them to the cake batter. Although the peel contains many vitamins, you'll want to avoid having tough pieces of peel in your cake.

Apple Cake Recipes

There's nothing better than biting into a slice of rich and moist cake and pulling out pockets full of sweet apples. Get your ovens ready because it's time to start baking!

Easy Applesauce Cake

This is a great cake for home bakers because it's easy to make and perfect for fall. The taste is fantastic with loads of applesauce, fresh apples, and cinnamon. It's moist and flavorful, but not overly sweet. The texture is dense yet light at the same time - it's perfect any day of the week!

Sliced apple cake on a wooden table with caramel syrup and apple slices on top

alsothecrumbsplease.com

This fall dessert is so easy to make and the salted caramel frosting takes it to the next level. 

4-Ingredient Apple Dump Cake

For those of you looking for a quick, easy, and delicious apple dessert recipe this fall season, you've come to the right place! This 4-ingredient dump cake is the perfect solution. It is so easy to prepare that even if you are a beginner, you can easily prepare this delicious treat in minutes!

Apple dump cake topped with ice cream and caramel

mybakingaddiction.com

This dessert is prepared directly in the baking pan and takes less than 10 minutes to make.

Apple Upside Down Cake

This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy this season's favorite fruit. The apples in the cake provide a tart contrast to the sugar, and it's so moist you won't be able to stop eating it.

A slice of apple cake with apple slices on top

lifeloveandsugar.com

The juicy apples and ooey-gooey caramelized brown sugar topping are the perfect way to indulge in the fall flavors we love so much!

Apple Crumb Cake

What better way to enjoy the crisp autumn air than with a slice of delicious crumb cake? This moist, dense cake is perfect for serving at your next family dinner. The sweet and tart filling inside will make you feel like you're biting into an apple pie on Thanksgiving! A crumble topping finishes off this delicious dessert.

A slice of apple crumb cake on a dessert plate

crunchycreamysweet.com

It's an easy recipe to make with your kids in the kitchen and it's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Apple Coffee Cake

This apple coffee cake is filled with cream cheese and perfect for bakers who want to get in the spirit of the season without investing too much time. The soft cake combined with juicy apples and a creamy center will have you feeling warm, cozy, and ready for pumpkin spice lattes.

Apple coffee cake on a plate with an apple in the background

tastesbetterfromscratch.com

The cream cheese layer takes this treat to next level. Get your coffee ready!

Apple Spice Cake

One of my favorite autumn desserts is this beautiful layer cake because it uses a lot of my favorite spices to create a tasty dessert with layers upon layers of moist goodness. Plus, these caramel drips are more than gorgeous!

Cutting a slice of cake out of an apple layer cake

preppykitchen.com

This cake has it all. It's festive, so it's perfect for any occasion, and it's so delicious!

Apple Cider Donut Cake

I think you can imagine how amazing the taste of this beautiful bundt cake is when I tell you that there is one full cup of delicious apple cider in the cake batter. This cake is so delicious and bursting with apple flavor. It just tastes like apple cider donuts.

Apple bundt cake on a cooling rack

tutti-dolci.com

The moist cake combined with the cinnamon crunch topping makes this one of the best fall cakes.

Apple Bundt Cake

If you're looking for a new recipe to try this season, consider this apple bundt cake. It's moist and flavorful, with tons of cinnamon spice. The caramel glaze is out of this world! It's perfect for the holiday season, and your friends and family will love it!

A slice of apple bundt cake on a dessert plate

iambaker.net

The sticky caramel glaze is the perfect fit for this moist cake full of juicy apple pieces.

Moist Apple Cinnamon Cake

There's nothing like the smell of a freshly baked apple cinnamon cake. The house fills with delicious aromas, and your stomach starts growling in anticipation. This cake is sure to be a hit at any potluck, party, or family gathering you bring it to!

A slice of cinnamon apple cake on a wooden board

kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com

The smell alone will bring you back to your childhood memories while enjoying this delicious cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Apple Caramel Cake

It’s not fall without a caramel apple, and it's even better with a layer cake. The layers are made from fluffy apple spice cake, sweet caramel frosting, and plenty of gooey caramel sauce.

Apple layer cake topped with caramel apples and nuts

thenovicechefblog.com

If your birthday is in autumn, this will make a perfect birthday cake!

Jewish Apple Cake

This recipe is a staple for Jewish families during the fall. It's perfect for those who enjoy baking but without having to spend too much time in the kitchen. This cake is so moist, delicious, and easy to make!

Sliced apple cake on a cake stand

thebeachhousekitchen.com

The cinnamon sugar-coated apples are the highlight of this tasty bundt!

Old-Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

No wonder why this cake has been loved for many generations. Flavors of pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and apples make it a flavorful cake. In case you don't know what to do with apples, make this cake!

A slice of apple cake on a plate topped with ice cream

theseasonedmom.com

Lots of soft and sweet apple pieces and crunchy pecans make this cake a delight!

Traditional German Apple Cake

This German dessert is called Apfelkuchen, which translates to apple cake. It's a soft cake topped with sliced apples and dusted with powdered sugar. Germans typically enjoy it as an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee.

Apple cake on a cake plate with one slice missing

platedcravings.com

It's a light, not too sweet cake topped with loads of delicious apple slices.

Apple Walnut Cake

This sheet cake is incredibly easy to make and just delicious! With just a few staples and a few apples, you can make this treat in no time. It's a crowd-pleaser and perfect for satisfying those with a sweet tooth quickly and easily.

Three slices of apple walnut cake stacked on top of each other

tastesoflizzyt.com

With apples and walnuts in every bite, this is the perfect snack cake!

Cinnamon Apple Loaf Cake

Do you call this a loaf cake or quick bread? No matter what you call it, it certainly earned its spot on this list. It's full of apple and cinnamon flavors and super moist. Perfect for breakfast and dessert!

apple bread sliced on counter

alsothecrumbsplease.com

A combination of applesauce and fresh apples makes this bread one of the best apple desserts!

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