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.
Shared with See Ya in the Gumbo, Treasure Box Tuesday
Nettie Moore says
September 3, 2014 at 4:37 pmYou 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
April Harris says
September 4, 2014 at 3:03 pmThank you so much, Nettie <3
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
September 3, 2014 at 6:53 pmthese are all wonderful ideas. I love to bake in the fall.
April Harris says
September 4, 2014 at 3:04 pmThank you, Renee! Me too 🙂
Joanne T Ferguson says
September 4, 2014 at 10:48 amG’day! What great recipes April! I wish I could try each and every one!
Cheers! Joanne
April Harris says
September 4, 2014 at 3:04 pmG’day Joanne and thank you!
Platter Talk says
September 4, 2014 at 2:50 pmApril, we love this compilation of autumn treats from the oven! Thanks so much for sharing this great post.
April Harris says
September 4, 2014 at 3:04 pmI’m so glad you like it! Thank you for visiting 🙂
Kecia'sFlavor Breakthrough says
September 4, 2014 at 4:23 pmSo many wonderful baking ideas for autumn April!! I bet your kitchen always smell so good this time of year!
April Harris says
September 5, 2014 at 11:07 amThank you, Kecia! I must admit the kitchen really is one of my favourite places in our house, especially this time of year 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
September 4, 2014 at 4:56 pmAs I read I kept thinking, “This one is my favorite….no this one…!” They all sound great!
April Harris says
September 5, 2014 at 11:07 amThank you so much, Patricia 🙂
Pauline Wiles says
September 5, 2014 at 2:20 pmThey all look wonderful; I love any loaf/cake made with pumpkin and am curious to try sweet potatoes, too.
April Harris says
September 8, 2014 at 11:07 amThank you, Pauline 🙂
Julie says
September 8, 2014 at 3:38 pmHi 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!
April Harris says
September 8, 2014 at 5:08 pmI 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!
Heidy McCallum@ The McCallum's Shamrock Patch says
September 12, 2014 at 5:02 pmThank 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
April Harris says
September 13, 2014 at 8:25 amMy 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
Michelle says
September 13, 2014 at 9:26 pmYou 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!