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By Natasha Minocha | Updated on September 20, 2025 Leave a Comment

40 Easy Fall Dessert Recipes

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Fall is here, and that means it's time for my favorite baking season - all things warm and cozy! And I have for you a collection of over 40 easy fall dessert recipes! Delicious desserts with warm spices, sweet apples, and pumpkins, that will make your home smell incredible!

A collage of 4 fall desserts - cheesecake, scones, cake and bliss balls.

In this roundup, you'll find simple, comforting recipes that are perfect for any fall moment - whether it's a weekend bake, a festive get-together, or just a sweet treat to enjoy with your cup of tea. Each recipe is easy, even for beginner bakers, and guaranteed to bring those fall vibes straight to your table!

Jump to:
  • Delicious Cakes
  • Scrumptious Cookies & Donuts
  • Cozy Rolls & Scones
  • Comforting Pies & Tarts
  • Easy Muffins & Quick Breads
  • Dreamy Puddings
  • More Fun Fall Treats

Delicious Cakes

Nothing says celebration quite like a cake! These fall bakes are soft, spiced and full of cozy flavors we all crave at this time of the year!

Pumpkin Sheet Cake
This one-bowl Pumpkin Sheet Cake is a super easy autumnal dessert that is wonderfully comforting! The tang of the cream cheese plays off the warmth of pumpkin pie spice and gives the cake a cozy vibe.
Recipe Here!
pumpkin sheet cake on a black tray.
Apple Crumble Cheesecake
This Apple Cheesecake has everything I could ask for from a fall dessert: plenty of fruit, silky-rich filling, and toasted crumble topping. SO good and simple to make!
Recipe Here!
Apple Crumble Cheesecake on a cake stand.
Cinnamon Cheesecake
Creamy, velvety cinnamon-spiced cheesecake topped with luxurious, juicy figs with a dribble of golden honey and crunchy walnuts. This is a delicious fall dessert that takes little effort to make!
Recipe Here!
Cinnamon Cheesecake with figs on top on a cake stand.
Chai Spiced Apple Cake
Celebrating chai spice everything in fall! This easy Chai Spiced Apple Cake is the perfect fall treat for any day for the week, made extra special with a lovely caramel drizzle on top.
Recipe Here!
Chai-Spiced Apple Cake | Easy vegan apple cake recipe
Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist chocolate cake swirling between gloriously spiced pumpkin cake, and finally bringing both of these together – tangy cream cheese frosting bursting with fresh orange flavour. This cake is an autumn gem!
Recipe Here!
Pumpkin Swirl Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting on a serving platter.
Upside-Down Persimmon Cake
This easy Upside-Down Persimmon Cake surpassed all my dreams. It’s absolutely wonderful with a moist, fluffy, and marvelously soft crumb!
Recipe Here!
Upside-Down Persimmon Cake on a platter with fall decor around.
Apple Crumble Cake
Cinnamon swirl apple cake is the perfect blend of sweet and spice, with tender apple slices nestled in a moist, buttery cake. Each bite bursts with the warmth of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of apples, creating a dessert that's both homely and irresistibly delicious.
Recipe Here!
Cinnamon Swirl Apple Cake on a platter with candle and apples around.
Easy Pumpkin Mug Cake
This Pumpkin Mug Cake is a wonderful cozy dessert. It's soft, moist, and has oodles of lovely warm pumpkin pie spices. Plus this mug cake is ready in just minutes!
Recipe Here!
Pumpkin Mug Cake | vegan glutenfree recipe
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Fluffy, decadent, and gooey, chocolate zucchini cake is an easy bake, topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting.
Recipe Here!
chocolate zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting and edible flowers on a cake stand.
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
A genuine melt-in-the-mouth recipe! The crunch from the streusel ribboned in and on the cake hooks you from the first bite! This is the perfect everyday fall cake to pair with coffee or tea.
Recipe Here!
cinnamon streusel coffee cake squares on a wire rack.
Coffee Banana Cake
Super moist with a little walnut crunch, topped with a lush, sweet mascarpone frosting. This Coffee Banana Cake is a no-fuss, easy-to-make, SUPER delicious bake! Plus, it's egg-free!
Recipe Here!
Sliced Coffee Banana Cake on parchment paper.
Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
Creamy, spiced, and with just the right amount of sweet, this Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake is a cozy twist on the classic. It’s a super simple, one-bowl recipe that’s great for fall and perfect for Thanksgiving!
Recipe Here!
Sliced pumpkin cheesecake on parchment paper with 2 forks.

Scrumptious Cookies & Donuts

Small in size but big on flavor, these cookies and donuts are the perfect grab-and -go treats!

Pumpkin Donuts
This easy, vegan Pumpkin Donut recipe is a keeper. You get tender, moist, and lovely baked donuts every single time!
Recipe Here!
chocolate dipped pumpkin donuts on a plate.
Baked Cinnamon Donuts
Super fluffy, really soft, and blissfully satisfying, these vegan Baked Cinnamon Donuts are a must-try fall dessert!
Recipe Here!
Vegan Baked Cinnamon Donuts | Easy donut recipe
Easy Puff Pastry Apple Donuts
Made with just 4 simple ingredients, these puff pastry apple donuts need a quick and simple prep. And you'll have golden, flaky pastries filled with soft, luscious cinnamon-coated apples!
Recipe Here!
Puff pastry apple donuts stacked on a serving plate.
Pumpkin Oats Madeleines
Moist, soft, and airy with sublime, fall flavors, the Pumpkin Oats Madeleines have the spongy lightness that pairs perfectly with your cup of coffee or tea!
Recipe Here!
Pumpkin Oats Madeleines in a metal tray.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
With its lovely pumpkin flavour and puddles of melted chocolate, these fall cookies are utterly delectable! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are easy to make and are vegan and gluten-free!
Recipe Here!
Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Cozy Rolls & Scones

Fluffy, buttery, and best enjoyed warm, these rolls and scones are wonderful for fall mornings and afternoon tea!

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
These warm, buttery, utterly divine Vegan Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate comforting fall dessert! Easy to make with a no-knead dough, you'll keep coming back to these!
Recipe Here!
Baklava Cinnamon Rolls
If you love cinnamon rolls but want to try something a little different, these Baklava Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect bake! Pillowy soft dough intertwined with nuts kissed with floral notes of honey and rose water. So lovely!
Recipe Here!
Baklava Cinnamon Rolls
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
There’s apple pie. There’s fluffy cinnamon rolls. And then there’s apple pie cinnamon rolls. A scrumptious fall treat made with basic pantry ingredients and minimal effort!
Recipe Here!
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls in a baking dish.
Banana Bread Scones
Baking scones is definitely one of my favorite fall dessert traditions. These yummy Banana Bread Scones have sublime crumbly and buttery texture with just a hint of crunch that make them the perfect treat to cozy up with your cup of tea after a long day!
Recipe Here!
Banana Bread Scones | Easy Eggless Recipe
Cinnamon & Chocolate Chip Scones
These coffee-glazed Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Scones are melt-in-your-mouth good! Sweet and tender with a slight crunch – they’re the ultimate tea companion.
Recipe Here!
Cinnamon scones stacked on top of each other on a plate.
Apple Cranberry Scones
Light, flaky with a crispy crust and tender center - these Apple Cranberry Scones are a fantastic fall treat! Bonus - they come together in under 30 minutes!
Recipe Here!
Apple Cranberry Scones | Easy Eggless Scones Recipe

Comforting Pies & Tarts

Golden crust, sweet - spiced fillings, these pies and tarts are a crowd-pleaser!

The Easiest Walnut Pie
This delectable Walnut Pie is a true showstopper of a dessert! It's rich, with a buttery and flaky crust plus a fingerlicking good luscious filling. A delightful fall baking idea!
Recipe Here!
walnut pie on a red napkin with a knife alongside.
The BEST Apple Puff Pastry Tart
A fabulous 5-ingredient puff pastry dessert with apples, that has all the feels of an apple pie but takes a fraction of the time to make!
Recipe Here!
Baked apple puff pastry tart
Classic Apple Pie
Nothing says fall baking like a good old Apple Pie! This easy recipe gives you a golden, buttery, flaky crust and a thick cinnamon-spiced apple filling that is always a crowd pleaser!
Recipe Here
Classic Apple Pie | Easy Eggless Apple Pie Recipe
Easy Apple Hand Pies
These easy gluten-free Apple Hand Pies are easy to make, fun to eat, and so full of all the fall flavors! Sweet with a hint of nuttiness - the goodness of classic apple pie is matchless. 
Recipe Here!
Gluten-free Apple Hand Pies | easy apple pie recipe
Apple Marzipan Galette
This Apple Marzipan Galette comes together so quickly, with delicious, fresh, sweet-tart flavors. Homemade pastry has never been easier!
Recipe Here!
Apple Marzipan Galette | Easy gluten-free apple galette with homemade marzipan

Easy Muffins & Quick Breads

Simple, fuss-free, and so versatile, these muffins and quick breads make fall baking feel effortless and delicious!

Easy Pumpkin Bread
Easy Pumpkin Bread - a tender, moist bread with pumpkin-pie spice accenting the flavors and cinnamon sugar crowning it with a hint of crunch!
Recipe Here!
Pumpkin Bread on a wooden board with ingredients around.
Walnut & Fig Banana Bread
Warm, moist and so soft, this homey Walnut & Fig Banana Bread is a great autumn treat! It's a quick bread that promises cozy, delicious comfort in every bite. 
Recipe Here!
Stacked slices of Walnut & Fig Banana Bread with caramel sauce.
Apple Peanut Butter Muffins
From packed lunches to on-the-go breakfasts, these easy Apple PB Muffins will never fail you. Tender, moist, bursting with fresh apples, and with the perfect amount of sweetness!
Recipe Here!
7 Peanut butter apple muffins with cinnamon glaze on a round wire rack.
Nutella Banana Muffins
Cozy, simple muffins are an autumn staple! These delicious Nutella Banana Muffins combine classic and comforting flavors, plus are super easy to whip up. Perfect for a quick sweet treat or snack!
Recipe Here!
Nutella Banana Muffins | Easy eggless recipe
Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Muffins
Made with hearty, wholesome ingredients, these Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Muffins are a fantastic guilt-free indulgence. Soft, tender, and vegan!
Recipe Here!
Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Muffins | Easy vegan pumpkin muffin recipe

Dreamy Puddings

Rich, creamy and so satisfying, these puddings are totally irresistible!

Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding
Decadent, delicious, this creamy chocolatey Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding is so dreamy! The best part? This easy no-bake treat comes together in a snap!
Recipe Here!
Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding easy vegan glutenfree refined sugarfree dessert
Cinnamon Bread Pudding
The crumbly layers of this easy Cinnamon Bread Pudding are infused with creamy custard and crusted with cinnamon sugar. Topped with decadent rum caramel sauce and a scoop of ice cream, this is a phenomenal dessert!
Recipe Here!
Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
This Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding is warm, soft, decadent, and oozing with the most gorgeous caramel. A classic dessert for cooler days!
Recipe Here!
Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding Glutenfree Dairyfree Refined Sugarfree Dessert

More Fun Fall Treats

Because fall doesn't stop at the classics! Here are some extra goodies to keep the cozy vibes going all season long!

Pumpkin Pie Bliss Balls (No-Bake)
Pumpkin Pie Bliss Balls – flavoured with warm spices, these chewy, fudgy, soft bites of goodness are a wonderful treat anytime of the day! A super easy no-bake fall treat.
Recipe Here!
Pumpkin Pie Spice Bliss Balls
The Best Monkey Bread Recipe
This Monkey Bread recipe is a firm family favorite! It's soft and pillowy, with a delicious caramelized cinnamon sugar coating. Each piece of dough bakes up tender and fluffy, making it impossible to stop at one!
Recipe Here!
The Best Monkey Bread Recipe
Easy Plum and Apple Cobbler
With the ripe fruit oozing garnet juices into the warm, crispy biscuit crust, this Plum and Apple Cobbler is a dessert you want to dig into fresh out of the oven!
Recipe Here!
Easy Plum and Apple Cobbler | Easy vegan plum cobbler recipe
Pumpkin Orange Pancakes
Dessert for breakfast? Or the other way around? These Pumpkin Orange Pancakes with chocolate chips are going to be your new favorite fall pancake recipe! Fluffy, soft and so easy to make.
Recipe Here!
Fluffy Orange Pumpkin Pancakes

Fall is indeed the sweetest season, isn't it? The cool crisp air, the colorful foliage and the warm smell of something baking in the oven! These desserts are my way of capturing that cozy magic! I hope these recipes bring as much comfort and joy to your table as they do to mine!

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That's why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook.

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