You’ll want to save room for dessert with these recipes on the menu.
So, get ready to dazzle the crowd with these best-ever Thanksgiving cakes.
There are no other cakes quite like it.
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The tender cake is full of fall spices, as is the sugar-coated exterior.
Pumpkin Pie Cake
Molly Bolton
Can’t decide between making pumpkin pie or a pumpkin cake?
You don’t have to with this recipe.
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We give you two tasty glaze options so it’s possible for you to decorate it to your tastes.
Italian Cream Cake
This is a year-round stunner.
says oneSouthern Livingreader of this cake.
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Pumpkin Pound Cake
Three words: maple butter glaze.
If that doesn’t convince you to make this cake, we don’t know what will.
We’re not talking tablespoons, but rather a whole half cup.
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Cranberry-Orange Cake with Orange Buttercream
Cranberries aren’t only for sauce.
Case in point: This cranberry-orange cake with orange buttercream.
Classic Chocolate Pound Cake
Dusted with powdered sugar, this classic pound cake can’t be beat.
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This go-to crowd-pleasing dessert is only a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes of hands-on time away.
Whether you’re a long-time baker or a novice cake-maker, this recipe is a winner.
If you’re juggling other Thanksgiving dishes, keep it easy and skip the banana roasting.
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This particular edition includes raspberry jam sandwiched between alternating cake blocks.
The towering three layers of cake are slathered in a thick, coconut-pecan concoction that provides a contrasting crunch.
Really Good Fruit Cake
Polarizing?
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Hey Y’all host Ivy Odom has made a fruit cake to end all fruit cakes.
She calls it “a show-stopper beauty.”
Spiked Eggnog Bundt Cake
The beauty of the Bundt is its deceptive simplicity.
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With the assistance of just one pan, an elaborate cake can be yours.
We suggest this twist on the classic eggnog beverage: a spiked eggnog Bundt.
Georgia Pecan Mist Cake
No need to worry about the pie crust for this nutty delight.
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Brownstone Front Cake
It looks rustic, but don’t be fooled.
You’ll want to whip out your candy thermometer for this one.
Top with a rich cream cheese glaze for your icing fix.
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Apple Spice Cake
Nothing quite screams fall like apples and spices.
Hummingbird Cake
A beloved Southern classic is always in style.
All the usual signature ingredientsbanana, pineapple, and pecansfind their way onto the Thanksgiving table with this recipe.
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Drizzled and dripping with a delicious apple brandy-caramel sauce, this cake looks great and tastes even better.
Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans
Nothing screams fall like pumpkin-spiceanything.
Everyone will love this classic-style Bundt cake even more with its candied pecans and rich, buttery icing.
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It’s a true grand finale dessert.
The Ultimate Carrot Cake
you’re able to’t really go wrong with a classic carrot cake.
Your Thanksgiving crew will love this one, complete with a brown sugar-cream cheese frosting.
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Southerners know Duke’s mayonnaise is as useful in desserts as it is on a sandwich.
This ultra-moist cake proves it.
Our homemade Maple Whipped Cream makes these Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes absolute showstoppers.
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This showstopping dessert will wow your Thanksgiving crew.
It only takes 15 minutes of hands-on time.
A 1960s favorite, Sock It To Me Cake deserves a revival on your Thanksgiving dessert spread.
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It serves wonderfully as a dessert or decadent breakfast when an indulgence is requested.
And when better a time to indulge than Thanksgiving?
A fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting coats a cake loaded with apples, cinnamon, and nuts.
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You may break a sweat stirring the thick batter, but it’ll be well worth it.
Toasted pecan halves and flaky sea salt are the cherry on top of this winning Thanksgiving dessert.
Apple-Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
Dessert doesn’t get more moist than this rich, apple-filled cake.
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Apple Stack Cake
This make-ahead cake is as convenient as it it delicious.
It tastes best after sitting pretty in your cupboard for two to three days.
Use a heavy hand to spoon on the luscious Mascarpone Frosting and drizzle on the Apple Cider Caramel Sauce.
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