70 Best Fall Dessert Recipes To Make This Season

Seasonal ingredients shine in these fall desserts.

Fall dessert recipes are one of our favorite things about the season, right up there with crisp evenings and brilliant foliage. We anxiously await autumn morning trips to the farmers' market, and the pounds of fresh apples, pecans, sweet potatoes, and pumpkins that we haul home. When the leaves start changing this fall season, it's time to cozy up with a soft blanket and one of these soul-warming fall desserts.

With seasonal ingredients like spicy cinnamon, rich caramel, and decadent pecans, the fall is hands-down one of the best seasons for baking. From gooey morning coffee cakes to elegant holiday-worthy pies, we've pulled together our favorite fall cakes, pies, breads, milkshakes, puddings, and everything in between to keep your sweet tooth satisfied all season long. Pound cake coated in praline sauce, bread pudding drizzled in caramel, and apple pie baked in a buttery, flaky cornmeal crust–these best fall desserts will not disappoint.

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

As the name implies, this cake requires no stirring. You'll be serving up cake that tastes like fall in every bite with just 15 minutes of hands-on time.

Chewy Apple-Cran-Oatmeal Cookies

We gave classic oatmeal cookies a fall makeover with the addition of fresh apple, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries. Granny Smith Apples will work best in this recipe.

Strudel With Fried Apples

Frozen puff pastry sheets help these impressive strudels come together easily. Cook until the outside is golden brown.

Pumpkin Cobbler

Cobblers are just as delicious in the fall as they are in the summer and this pumpkin recipe proves that fact. If you can't decide between pumpkin cake and pumpkin pie, this dessert encompasses the best of both.

Apple Spice Cake

Grated apple is the secret to making this cake tender and moist. Toasted pecan pieces in the batter and on top add a little bit of crunch,

Pumpkin-Pecan Coffee Cake

Upgrade your next cup of coffee by enjoying it with this fall coffee cake. It can easily be frozen and stored in the freezer so you can enjoy a slice anytime you have a craving,

Buttery Apple-Almond Cake

Both easy and pretty, the hardest part of this recipe is slicing the apples, which isn't really difficult at all. We like the special touch of powdered sugar on top, but you can skip it if desired.

Granny Smith Slab Pie

If you need an apple pie to feed a crowd, we have just the recipe for you. This slab pie makes use of 3 ½ pounds of fresh apples.

Pumpkin Chess Pie

When you can't decide between baking up a pumpkin pie and a chess pie, choose this recipe that combines both. You'll know it's ready to come out of the oven when the middle barely jiggles.

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Whip up a little magic during the fall baking season with this flan cake. Use a light-colored pan for this recipe, a darker pan may overbake the cake due to getting too hot.

Pumpkin Roll

Once your cake layer is out of the oven, it's best to roll it within 5 minutes to prevent it from cracking.

Sweet Potato Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

If you're looking for yet another way to enjoy sweet potatoes this fall, we suggest this decadent layer cake.

Apple Chess Pie

Slices of crisp Granny Smith apples upgrade the flavor and presentation of a classic chess pie. The tartness also balances out the sweet flavor of the custard and they also hold up well while baking.

Pecan Pie Bars

This easy-to-transport version of pecan pie is a potluck perfect dessert that makes 28 squares.

Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie

We've included a recipe for making the crust for this chocolaty take on pecan pie from scratch, but you can also use store-bought if you're short on time.

Apple-Cinnamon Budino

This Italian dessert starts with a base of cinnamon-infused custard. It's then topped with a butterscotch topping that's made from reduced apple cider. Whipped cream and slices of Fuji apples serve as the final touch.

Applesauce Snack Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

Whether you enjoy it as dessert or an afternoon snack, this no-fuss cake that's baked in a 13- x 9-inch pan will instantly cure your sweet tooth.

Glazed Apple Tart

Turn just a handful of ingredients into this impressive tart with 10 minutes of hands-on time. Apricot preserves and fresh thyme are the perfect pretty finishing touches.

Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake

Chocolate cake is given a hot and spicy fall upgrade from cinnamon, red pepper, chipotle chile pepper, and sliced almonds. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a gooey and rich chocolate treat.

Salted Irish Cream Apple Crostata

Irish cream liqueur makes this apple dessert sinfully delicious. We recommend serving it warm with vanilla ice cream scooped on top.

Parsnip-Buttermilk Tart

This creamy confection has a surprising fall ingredient: parsnips! If you make this recipe, you'll have leftover Spiced Apple Butter to enjoy on your morning toast.

Apple Butter Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting

We combined apples and pound cake, our two favorite fall foods, to create one delectable dessert.

Apple Butter Cobbler with Drop Biscuits

Canned biscuits, lattice crust, and streusel topping make this apple dessert truly show-stopping. We like using a mix of tart and sweet apples.

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

A classic apple pie with a delicious double crust for double the fun.

Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

This doctored-up version of a classic pumpkin pie is light, airy, with whispers of spicy fall flavors like coconut and ginger. Says one reviewer, "If this wasn't on our Thanksgiving table, there would be mutiny."

Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Excite the butter-pecan lovers in your life with this slice-and-bake cookie recipe.

Persimmon Pudding

Use fresh persimmons while they are still in season to create this richly spiced dessert.

Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies

Not sure what fall dessert to make at your next harvest party? You can't go wrong with an apple-centric choice.

Pumpkin Tart with Whipped Cream and Almond Toffee

Pumpkin spice latte lovers rejoice: this pumpkin tart captures all the best flavors of one of our favorite fall drinks.

Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

Every Southern chef should master a staple pecan pie for the fall. This cast-iron skillet version is easy and oh-so-decadent.

Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls

Fudgy pecan bourbon balls are the bite-sized treats everyone loves. Consider a sweet batch for a thoughtful hostess gift.

Arkansas Black Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce

Let's be sure Arkansas doesn't have all the fun; this distinctive pie should be enjoyed across the South. Pair it with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.

Cushaw Pie with Vanilla Bean Custard Sauce

If you can't find a cushaw, a squash grown in the Louisiana area, try using pumpkin puree as a substitution for the filling.

Mini Pecan Monkey Bread Loaves

Individual portions of pecan monkey bread? Yes, please! This caramel-drizzled dessert is a fall favorite.

Double-Decker Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Pecans and cheesecake make the ultimate combination. The creamy sweetness of the cheesecake beautifully complements the nuttiness of the pecans, resulting in an irresistible confection.

Classic Apple Cobbler

Quintessentially Southern and oh-so comforting, classic apple cobbler is a staple homemade dessert.

Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans

This pumpkin-filled work of art is sure to impress all of your holiday party guests. It's the definition of a decadent dessert.

Georgia Peanut Pie with Peanut Butter Crust and Brown Sugar-Bourbon Whipped Cream

Peanut lovers, rejoice! This tasty pie is completed with an impressive brown sugar-bourbon whipped cream.

Butter Pecan Layer Cake with Browned Butter Frosting

Nothing says "it's fall, y'all" like the butter pecan flavor combination; this dreamy three-layer cake deserves a prime spot on your dessert table.

Over the Moon Chocolate Pie

This pie is sure to send you over the moon. Complete with graham cracker crust and a wispy marshmallow meringue topping, what's not to love?

Persimmon Pie

If you're hoping to change it up this season, give persimmon pie a try. It's a unique choice for a fall sweet.

Transparent Pie with Whipped Creme Fraiche and Sugared Cranberries

Sugared cranberries are the shining start of this custard-like, buttermilk pie. It's adorned with a whipped crème topping that's sure to impress even the pickiest dessert connoisseurs.

Putt's Butter Pecan Sundae

This no-bake fall recipe is the perfect choice when you're short on time.

Skillet Caramel Apple Pie

Southerners love any dessert made in the cast-iron skillet, and this delightful apple pie is no exception. The bourbon-infused caramel sauce gives it the perfect finish.

Brown Butter-Maple-Pecan Blondies

Tired of chocolate? Give these brown butter-maple-pecan blondies a try this season.

Oatmeal-Caramel Cream Pies

This nostalgic, childhood favorite gets a tasty upgrade. Packed with a salty-sweet caramel filling, these cream pies are worthy of the highest praise.

Apple Stack Cake

Don't be deterred by the recipe time, this delicious dessert is well worth the effort.

Blackberry Jam Cake

If you're searching for a bold fall dessert, look no further. This mouthwatering confection perfectly combines caramel cream cheese frosting and blackberry jam filling.

Sock It To Me Cake

Slice into this cake to reveal a ribbon of brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.

Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake

The lemon-and-chocolate doberge cake is a multi-flavored treat that's sure to send your tastebuds soaring.

Butterscotch-Spice Trifle

Butterscotch is a quintessentially fall ingredient, and this time it's in a trifle to create a masterpiece confection.

Pumpkin Layer Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting

Seasonal ingredients make this pumpkin layer cake truly remarkable. Using a small spatula to apply the frosting will help give it the swirled finish.

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Pie filling and cake batter meld to become one irresistible fall delight.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

A perfect fall twist for the family-favorite whoopie pies.

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Glaze

Serve these cinnamon rolls for brunch or dessert—or both! With nutmeg, apple butter, and cinnamon all on the ingredient list, there will be plenty of fall flavor in each and every bite.

Praline Cake

This basic cake never disappoints thanks to its wonderful fall flavor. The hardest part will be letting it cool before digging in.

Caramel Apple Cookies

These caramel apple cookies are easy to transport and will feed a crowd.

Apple-and-Pear Cornmeal Galette

This galette is classic apple pie's cousin, and it most certainly deserves a spot on the dessert table this year.

Ginger-Fig Tart with Cornmeal Crust

Silky smooth filling meets spicy notes from ginger and fresh moments from fall fruit.

Honey Bun Cake

This cinnamon-spiced Bundt cake is complete with a powdered sugar-vanilla glaze.

Butterscotch Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Top this silky pie with a spirited caramel sauce that can be made in advance to help save some time.

Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

Full of sweet cream cheese filling, coated in decadent homemade praline frosting, and topped with toasted pecans, this bundt cake is beyond perfection.

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

The caramel cookie crust on this dreamy cheesecake puts it over the top.

Creole Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

This splurge-worthy bread pudding is sweetened with ripe apples, crushed pineapple, and 5–yes, 5–tablespoons of vanilla extract for one of the richest fall desserts you've ever tasted.

Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies

Baked with chocolate chips, pumpkin filling, and a hint of espresso, these dangerously delicious brownies are a chocolate lover's fall dream.

Concha Tres Leches Cake

Easy to prepare and even easier to love, this recipe adds a bit of texture and color to the traditional dessert.

Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Bread Puddings

All the best flavors of pumpkin and pecan pies come together in this easy, delicious bread pudding.

Mini Apple Cider Pound Cakes

If fall was a flavor, it would taste like Apple Cider. These moist mini apple cider pound cakes perfectly capture the season, and can be doctored up with three different sweet toppings.

Caramel-Glazed Monkey Bread

We've officially declared this the best pull-apart bread on earth. The dough is soft and cakey, and forms a scrumptious sugary crust. Top with a sweet Caramel Glaze for a Southern fall recipe you'll make every year.

Easy Apple Dumplings

These dumplings are bursting with nutty spices and tart apples. We recommend serving them warm.

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