Favorite Fall Desserts
Discover the best fall dessert recipes packed with warm spices, pumpkin, apple, and molasses. These cozy treats are perfect for autumn gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations, and holiday baking.

It's Fall, Y'all
Fall is just around the corner and all of those luscious, warm desserts that you love will soon be served up to family and friends.
For many bakers, this is the favorite time of year. Rich spices like ginger, pumpkin, nutmeg, and all-spice rule the day.
And fall fruits (like pumpkin, apple, and cranberries) begin to make an appearance.
No matter what autumn favorites you've enjoyed, we've got recipes galore here at Out of the Box Baking.
Enjoy this list of some of our fall favorites. Just follow the links (in the names) and you'll find the recipes you're looking for.
What are we waiting for? Let's look at some of those recipes!
Fall Cakes
Here are Out of the Box Baking we've got a plethora of fall cakes. If you love those warm spices (like cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and clove, we've absolutely got you covered! Enjoy these delicious cake recipes, perfect for autumn celebrations!
Easy Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake (4-Ingredient Doctored Cake Mix Recipe)
If you're in the mood for those perfect fall flavors--pumpkin and spice--have I got a recipe for you! This is an easy cake to whip up in a hurry, and it all started with a box of cake mix!
Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Spice Cake Mix
This easy Pumpkin Dump Cake starts with pumpkin puree and a box of spice cake mix for the ultimate fall dessert. Perfect for Thanksgiving, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!
Easy Cinnamon Apple Bundt Cake
If you love the flavors of cinnamon and apple, have I got a treat for you. This simple cake starts with a box of cake mix but certainly doesn’t end there!
Butter Pecan Bundt Cake (with Praline Topping)
Rich, buttery, and crowned with a glossy pecan praline — this bundt cake is pure Southern showstopper for any special occasion.
Butter Pecan Pound Cake with Frosting Inside — Easy and Delicious
Sink your fork into moist butter pecan pound cake with rich canned frosting baked right inside! This easy recipe brings bold nutty flavor and tender texture to dessert time, perfect for gatherings or special treats.
Caramel Butterscotch Pound Cake
Rich, dense, and loaded with warm caramel butterscotch flavor! An indulgent pound cake that is much easier to make than it looks.
Homemade Applesauce Cake
If you love a simple applesauce cake, this one is perfect. You’re going to love this one in the fall. It’s got those warm autumn flavors you’ve grown to love.
Luscious Brown Butter Walnut Cake with Maple Glaze
This rich yellow cake, loaded with browned butter, toasted walnuts, and vanilla extract will make you swoon.
Cinnamon Sugar Pound Cake (from scratch)
If you're in the mood for a buttery cake with luscious swirls of cinnamon and brown sugar, you've come to the right place!
Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that’s rich, warm, and loaded with old-fashioned flavor, this Molasses Cake is for you. Starting with a simple white cake mix, we’ll transform it into a moist, tender cake that’s brimming with the deep sweetness of molasses and topped with a luscious brown sugar buttercream. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgia and convenience — just the way we like it!
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
Gooey, sweet, and tastes just like a giant cinnamon roll! This easy poke cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Easy Apple Upside-Down Cake
This easy Apple Upside-Down Cake starts with a white cake mix and bakes up beautifully in a cast iron skillet or a regular pan. Warm, caramelized, and delicious!
Easy Apple Carrot Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you're looking for a chunky, delicious carrot cake loaded with a surprise apple flavor, this is the recipe for you! It's simple, it's delicious, and best of all. . .it starts with a box of cake mix.
The Easiest Way to Doctor a Spice Cake Mix
Simple tricks take your spice cake mix to the next level! Better flavor, better texture, and bakery-quality results every time.
Easy Bundt Cake Pumpkins (with Hershey's Kisses)
If you're looking for a cute little dessert for a Halloween or Thanksgiving event, have I got a recipe for you! You can turn a simple cake mix into tiny bundt pumpkins that will delight your holiday guests!
Apple Spice Skillet Cake
Cake in a skillet? No oven required? Yes, thank you! This Apple Spice Skillet Cake is simple, unique, and oh so tasty!
How to Make Pumpkin Pound Cake from Cake Mix (Simple Fall Dessert)
Enjoy this easy pumpkin pound cake made from a simple cake mix—moist, spiced, and perfect for fall baking, brunches, or cozy holiday desserts. A shortcut recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
Fall Cupcakes & Muffins
Enjoy these delicious fall cupcakes and muffins from Out of the Box Baking.
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes | Best Fall Cupcake Recipe with Coffee Buttercream
These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Coffee Buttercream Frosting are bursting with warm fall flavor! Soft, spiced cupcakes meet smooth espresso-kissed buttercream for a dessert that’s cozy, elegant, and perfect for autumn gatherings or Thanksgiving treats.
Apple Cider Cupcakes (with Apple Juice Reduction)
These Apple Cider Cupcakes are bursting with cozy fall flavors! Made with a spiced apple juice reduction and topped with cinnamon cider buttercream, they’re the perfect autumn dessert.
Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes | Festive Holiday Baking Recipe
Warm spices and espresso flavor make these gingerbread latte cupcakes irresistible. A cozy, flavorful dessert that’s perfect for Christmas or winter gatherings.
Delicious Butter Pecan Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting
Rich, nutty butter pecan cupcakes topped with luscious frosting! A Southern-inspired treat that tastes completely bakery-worthy.
Best Cookie Butter Cupcakes (doctored cake mix)
Rich, warmly spiced, and topped with dreamy Speculoos frosting! These cookie butter cupcakes are a unique crowd-pleasing treat.
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes (Easy Doctored Cake Mix Recipe)
All the cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle flavor you love in a fluffy cupcake! Made from a doctored cake mix and totally irresistible.
Sweet Potato Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping
These Sweet Potato Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping are moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced—an easy fall bake that tastes just like home.
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins (doctored cake mix)
Warm, tender muffins with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust! This doctored cake mix recipe makes a quick, bakery-worthy breakfast.
Easy Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Pecans
If you're looking for an amazing cinnamon streusel muffin with crunchy topping you've come to the right place.
Simple Butterscotch Muffins (Low-Sugar Recipe)
Enjoy this simple and delicious butterscotch muffin. This is a versatile recipe, perfect for muffins, bundt cake, or even cookies!
Healthy Cinnamon Apple Muffins
These healthy cinnamon apple muffins are flour free, sugar free, and loaded with apples, oats, nuts, and even banana!
Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins
Every now and again you stumble across a muffin recipe that’s so delicious, so packed with flavor, that you simply can’t resist. This is that recipe.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cups (Healthy Recipe)
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Muffins from Out of the Box Baking
Cookie Butter Banana Muffins
If you're a fan of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice, then this yummy recipe for the Best Biscoff Banana Cookies will be just the ticket!
Easy Apple Pie Monkey Bread Muffins (using canned biscuits)
If you love caramel apples, apple pie, or monkey bread… You’re going to absolutely love this new recipe for apple pie monkey bread biscuits.
Instant Oatmeal Muffins
Turn instant oatmeal into tender, delicious muffins! Ready in under 30 minutes and kid-approved — a perfect quick breakfast treat.
Light and Fluffy Orange Cranberry Muffins
These tasty orange cranberry muffins are the perfect treat any time of year, but especially during the holiday season. Enjoy!
Fall Coffee Cakes
Simple and delicious, these fall coffee cakes are sure to please.
Triple Berry Banana Coffee Cake
This Triple Berry Banana Coffee Cake is moist, buttery, and bursting with juicy berries! It starts with my signature banana bread base, bakes up beautifully in a tube pan, and gets finished with a sweet brown sugar streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Maple Walnut Coffee Cake
If you’re in the mood for a delicious coffee cake rich with almond and walnut flavor, this is the recipe for you! This simple coffee cake is loaded with flavor, easy to serve, and simple to make.
Easy Cranberry Breakfast Cake
If you love a luscious coffee cake but also love the luscious twang of cranberries, this is the recipe for you! This easy breakfast cake comes together so easily and best of all, it's from scratch!
Fall Cookies & Bars
I'm crazy about cookies in the fall. They're so simple and even better with fall flavors. You don't have to be a cookie artist to impress your guests during the holiday season. Autumn flavors can take your cookies over the top, whether they're decorated or not!
Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies | Cozy Fall Favorite
Bake soft, chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with rich fall flavor! Easy, cozy, and perfectly spiced—your new favorite autumn treat.
Super Soft Pumpkin Cookies (Easy Fall Dessert Recipe)
Super-soft pumpkin cookies infused with warm spices and big flavor—easy to make and perfect for fall baking, Thanksgiving trays, or cozy dessert nights.
Easy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
If you’re a fan of Snickerdoodles but you’re looking for an autumn-themed version, this is the recipe for you! This simple cookie is going to be a fan favorite, and not just during the holidays!
Pumpkin Spice Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
These Pumpkin Spice Bars are soft, warmly spiced, and packed with real pumpkin—an easy, one-bowl recipe perfect for cozy fall days.
Delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
If you love the warm, rich spices of fall but you’re also a fan of those delicious oatmeal cookies grandma used to make, you’re going to flip over this simple but yummy recipe from Out of the Box Baking! It merges both worlds into one scrumptious cookie!
Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Cookies
If you love those warm fall spices and you're also a fan of a traditional shortbread cookie, this is the sweet treat for you! These delicious cookies are perfect for fall. . .or any time of year!
Pumpkin Spice Golden Girls Cookies
Inspired by the iconic Golden Girls, these Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Cookies combine soft, spiced cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake center for the ultimate fall dessert! Easy, festive, and full of cozy flavor—perfect for Thanksgiving, cookie swaps, or pumpkin lovers everywhere.
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Nutty, rich, and loaded with the delicious flavors found only in brown butter, this cookie is a sensory overload!
Easy Pecan Pie Cookies | Mini Thanksgiving Treats
All the gooey, nutty pecan pie flavor in a soft, chewy cookie! These easy pecan pie cookies are a must-make holiday treat.
Pecan Toffee Cookies with Salted Caramel
If you’re looking for an amazing brown sugar cookie loaded with crunch and depth of flavor, this is the recipe for you! These delicious pecan toffee cookies are packed full of brown sugar, toffee bits, and pecans and they’re drizzled with salted caramel.
The Ultimate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
If you love a rich, luscious cheesecake bar, and you’re also a fan of pecan pie, have I got a treat for you! These delicious Pecan Pie Cheesecake bars are simple to make and offer you both worlds at once!
Delicious Apple Crumble Bars
Delicious Apple Crumble Bars from Out of the Box Baking
Apple Pie Sopapilla Bars
If you love a simple applesauce cake, this one is perfect. You’re going to love this one in the fall. It’s got those warm autumn flavors you’ve grown to love.
Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, these homemade molasses cookies are the ultimate fall treat. Packed with warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, they’re easy to make and ideal for holiday baking.
Chocolate Molasses Spice Cookies
This rich, chewy holiday cookie starts with a chocolate cake mix and gets a cozy upgrade from warm spices and deep, sweet molasses.
Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze
Soft gingerbread cookies kissed with warm spices and drizzled with a sweet cinnamon glaze — a cozy treat perfect for holiday trays or everyday baking.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
These salted caramel chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with gooey caramel and melty chocolate chips — finished with a touch of sea salt!
4-Ingredient Maple Shortbread
If you’re looking for a rich maple shortbread that’s flaky and delicious, have I got a treat for you! This recipe is so simple you don’t even need a mixer!
Heavenly Snickerdoodles (easy recipe)
Soft, pillowy, and rolled in cinnamon-sugar perfection! A classic snickerdoodle recipe that truly lives up to its heavenly name.
Pecan Pie Snickerdoodle Bars
Buttery snickerdoodle cookie bars topped with a rich, maple-sweet pecan pie filling — all the cozy flavors of pecan pie on a soft cookie base.
Easy Butterscotch Toffee Cookies
If you love the warm rich flavors of butterscotch and toffee you’re going to adore this simple recipe. These delicious cookies are absolutely divine. Best of all, they start with a box of butter pecan cake mix.
Fall Cobblers, Pies, and Dump Cakes
Delicious, simple, and oh so warm and filling! These cobblers, pies, and dump cakes are absolutely perfect for the fall season.
Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake
A cozy blend of apples, cinnamon, and snickerdoodle crumble—this easy dump cake is the perfect fall dessert for any gathering.
Sweet Potato Pie Dump Cake
All the flavor of sweet potato pie in an easy dump cake—warm spices, buttery topping, and effortless prep for a cozy fall dessert.
The Easiest Pecan Pie Dump Cake (That Tastes Like You Tried Way Harder)
Tastes like hours of work but ready in minutes! This warm, gooey pecan pie dump cake is a total crowd-pleaser every single time.
Apple Pie Cobbler with Crescent Rolls
This apple pie cobbler with crescent rolls is warm, gooey, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apples. A quick and cozy dessert made with just a few simple ingredients!
Delicious Apple Crisp
Loaded with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, oats, and pumpkin pie spice, this apple crisp will leave your family and friends swooning!
Easy Apple Pie with Homemade Crust
This easy apple pie pairs a flaky homemade crust with cinnamon-spiced filling for a cozy, crowd-pleasing holiday dessert.
Fudgy Pecan Pie | Rich Chocolate Twist on a Southern Classic
Add chocolate decadence to your holiday dessert table with this fudgy pecan pie. Gooey, rich, and perfectly nutty — a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving favorite.
Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie (two ways)
Rich, spiced pumpkin filling in a flaky crust—this deep dish pumpkin pie is a versatile holiday favorite your guests will love.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie
This creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie comes together in minutes with simple ingredients and a ready-made graham cracker crust. It’s the perfect fall dessert for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or anytime you need an easy pumpkin treat without turning on the oven.
Puff Pastry Apple Pies
Looking for a quick apple pie recipe that comes together in minutes but has all of the traditional flavors you've come to enjoy! This is it, folks!
Apple Pie Monkey Bread Casserole
Get the recipe for this delicious Apple Pie Monkey Bread Casserole from Out of the Box Baking. Make it today!
Puff Pastry Apple Galettes
If you're looking for a quick and simple dessert that's sure to please, this is it! These lovely little apple galettes will impress your guest and are perfect for a tea party!
Sweet Potato Pocket Pies
Flaky puff pastry filled with spiced sweet potato goodness—these pocket pies are a fun, easy twist on a holiday classic.
Cozy Pumpkin Rolls with Puff Pastry — Simple and Delicious
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around spiced pumpkin filling—these pumpkin rolls are a cozy fall favorite! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or holiday gatherings, this simple recipe brings seasonal flavor with minimal effort.
Fall Cinnamon Rolls & Breads
Nothing says fall like a yummy cinnamon roll or bread! Spiced just right, these recipes are perfect for your autumn get-togethers.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze
Warm, gooey pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese glaze. Soft, sweet, and perfectly spiced — the ultimate fall comfort bake!
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls made from scratch with an easy recipe and simple ingredients — perfect for weekend baking or special breakfasts.
The Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Enjoy this recipe for the Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Casserole from Out of the Box Baking.com. It's delicious and simple to make!
Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
If you're looking for a quick breakfast treat or dessert and you love the taste of cinnamon, have I got an easy recipe for you! This Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread comes together in minutes and only requires a handful of simple ingredients!
Homemade Pumpkin Bread | Moist and Perfectly Spiced
This homemade pumpkin bread is soft, fragrant, and full of cozy fall spices. Serve it warm for breakfast, brunch, or dessert — a Thanksgiving must-have!
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf
This Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Loaf is moist, spiced to perfection, and bursting with rich molasses flavor. A timeless holiday classic, perfect with whipped cream or a lemon glaze.
Caramel Pecan Banana Bread
If you love a delicious banana bread but need one that comes together in a jiffy, have I got the perfect recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple but delicious caramel pecan banana bread that starts with a box of cake mix.
Cinnamon Apple Sourdough (with Craisins and Pecans)
This cozy sourdough loaf is packed with cinnamon, fresh apples, sweet Craisins, and crunchy toasted pecans. A warm, flavorful bread perfect for fall mornings, holiday brunches, or anytime comfort baking.
Apple Pie Bread Pudding
If you love a rich, sweet bread pudding but you’re also a fan of apple pie, have I got a treat for you! This delicious bread pudding is packed full of flavor and it’s super easy to make!
Easy Pumpkin Bread Pudding
If you’re in the mood for pumpkin spice and you love the rich warmth of a bread pudding, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make a simple and delicious pumpkin bread pudding!
Orange Cranberry Bread Pudding
This orange cranberry bread pudding is rich, cozy, and full of bright citrus flavor and tart cranberries. A perfect make-ahead dessert for brunch or holidays!
Cranberry Orange Scones
If you love scones but you're in a hurry you're going to flip over this simple scones recipe! These are so tasty and they come together in minutes!
Other Fall Desserts
Here are Out of the Box Baking we have a plethora of other desserts, perfect for fall. (Check out the photo below of my Oreo Dirt Cake with Succulents. Fun, right?)

Here are some of my favorite fall-themed sweet treats:
Sugared Pecans: If you’re a pecan fan but you love a sweet coating on the outside, this simple recipe is going to blow you away. It’s truly one of the simplest and yummiest things I’ve made in ages. . .and that’s saying a lot! Best of all, it’s an easy stovetop recipe. No baking required! Follow this link to get my Sugared Pecans recipe.
Halloween Treats: In this post I offer five of my favorite recipes to share with the children in your life during the Halloween season. These are simple enough to involve the kiddos but yummy enough to impress your guests. Follow this link to get my Halloween Treats recipe.
Cake Mix Cherry Pies: These Easy Cake Mix Cherry Pies are perfect for holiday gatherings, desserts, parties, or even as a mid-afternoon snack! They’re simple to make but filled with flavor and texture. Best of all, they start with a white cake mix! Follow this link to get my Cake Mix Cherry Pies recipe.
Oreo Dirt Cake with Succulents: It you’re looking for a memorable chocolate cake to take to that next birthday or event, you’ve come to the right place! This decadent dessert is a fun new spin on the old “dirt cake” we used to make for the kids. This one is loaded with dark chocolate cake, Oreo cheesecake mousse, crushed Oreos, and chocolate whipped cream. Oh, and fudge sauce. Lots of fudge sauce! Follow this link to get my Oreo Dirt Cake recipe.
Cookie Butter Trifle: If you’re a fan of Biscoff cookies and that yummy concoction known as cookie butter, you’re sure to love this Cookie Butter Trifle. I made it for a holiday event and guests swooned! Follow this link to get my Cookie Butter Trifle recipe.
That's it for my fall list, folks! I'll leave you with one other recipe, this one from South Your Mouth. These Butterscotch Crunch Cookies look divine!
No doubt this post will grow as I continue baking fall treats. For now, feel free to leave ideas in the comments below.
Before you go, why not pin some photos to your Pinterest boards?



About the Baker
Hi, I’m Janice—author, blogger, and passionate home baker behind Out of the Box Baking. Fall is my favorite season to be in the kitchen, surrounded by warm spices, cozy flavors, and recipes that bring family and friends together. From pumpkin spice treats to apple-filled classics, I love sharing desserts that celebrate the beauty of autumn. My goal is to help bakers of all levels create delicious, homemade goodies that taste just like comfort and tradition.






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