There’s just something about fall! After the long, hot days of summer, the cooler weather and darker evenings make me crave a return to the kitchen. The abundance of autumn fruit and vegetables that lend themselves so easily to baking – pumpkins, apples and squash to name just a few – make it easy to come up with my best fall baking ideas. There’s nothing like walking into a home where the air is redolent with spices to make you feel instantly warm and cosy.
So make yourself a hot drink, pull up a chair and join me as I share some of my best fall baking ideas.
Start the day with one of my delicious Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins. Moist and spicy, these tasty treats make a great breakfast on the go.
My friend Heather’s Pumpkin Cake recipe cuts into lots of delicious bars so there is plenty to share.
I’m always looking for different ways to use the huge variety of squash that are available this time of year. My Butternut Pecan Loaf Cake is a mouthwatering way to use up your butternut squash.
My Applesauce, Date and Walnut Loaf Cake tastes even more delicious when it’s made with homemade applesauce.
Did you know that sweet potatoes taste great in baking? Try my Sweet Potato Bread to find out just how delicious they can be!
This Banana Gingerbread with Ginger Icing is a teatime treat you’ll want to make again and again.
Perfect for company, this Banana Date Cake with Walnut and Honey Glaze tastes even better a day or two after it is made.
All of my best baking ideas are great for entertaining and they also make great gifts for family and friends. For me, that is what fall is all about – returning to hearth and home and drawing those we love close as the colder, darker days of winter approach. I hope these recipes will enhance your enjoyment of this wonderful season!
If you enjoyed this post you may also enjoy this Spicy Pumpkin Bundt Cake.
You are right, there is nothing like walking into the house with these beautiful spices baking in the oven and making the most lovely smells during fall. all of your recipes look incredible <3 Nettie
Thank you so much, Nettie <3
these are all wonderful ideas. I love to bake in the fall.
Thank you, Renee! Me too 🙂
G’day! What great recipes April! I wish I could try each and every one!
Cheers! Joanne
G’day Joanne and thank you!
April, we love this compilation of autumn treats from the oven! Thanks so much for sharing this great post.
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you for visiting 🙂
So many wonderful baking ideas for autumn April!! I bet your kitchen always smell so good this time of year!
Thank you, Kecia! I must admit the kitchen really is one of my favourite places in our house, especially this time of year 🙂
As I read I kept thinking, “This one is my favorite….no this one…!” They all sound great!
Thank you so much, Patricia 🙂
They all look wonderful; I love any loaf/cake made with pumpkin and am curious to try sweet potatoes, too.
Thank you, Pauline 🙂
Hi April, thanks so much for this wonderful fall baking round up! I have pinned and would love to try them. Enjoy your day and week!
I hope you enjoy them as much as my family and I do, Julie! Thank you for pinning 🙂 Wishing you a wonderful day and week too!
Thank you so much for adding your recipe link at our Grand Opening of #PureBlogLove . Your recipe look delicious! I hope to see you next week at 8 pm EST!
Have a great day
XoXo
Heidy
My pleasure, Heidy! Thank you for hosting 🙂 I may be a little late to the party as 8pm is 1am my time, but I’ll definitely try to get there 🙂
Have a lovely weekend xoxo
You are spot on. Fall spices do make everything feel warm, comfortable, and cozy. We are having our first taste of fall this weekend and I am loving it even if it’s overcast and gloomy. The air is crisp and breezy. It certainly does make me want to bake something, especially after seeing your breads and cakes.
Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week!