ClosePhoto: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali RameeThere’s nothing like desserts during the holiday season, and these cake recipes embrace the flavors of the season—think gingerbread, apple, pumpkin and more. With only 20 minutes or less of active time, these delicious cakes are easy to prepare. Recipes like our Almond Flour Cake and Apple-Cinnamon Cake are perfect additions to your holiday table.01of 07Almond Flour CakeView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali RameeThis light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest. Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit and whipped cream.02of 07Cranberry ClafoutisView RecipeEric WolfingerOne of Colorado chef Eric Skokan’s favorite desserts is this simple French dish. The sweet, custardy cake is a wonderful foil for tart cranberries.03of 07Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.04of 07Gingerbread CakeView RecipeAndrea MathisFull of warming spices like ginger and cinnamon, this gingerbread cake recipe is perfect for the holidays. Serve topped with whipped cream for an extra-festive treat.05of 07Carob Molasses Cake (Sfouf b' Debs)View RecipeWith all due respect to baklava, we’ve found a new favorite Lebanese dessert. This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise. We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen.06of 07Pumpkin Dump CakeView RecipeThis pudding-like pumpkin cake has a luscious cream cheese swirl amid the spiced pumpkin layer. Organic cake mix is “dumped” on top, then the cake is smothered with butter. Once baked and cooled, the mix forms a sweet and crispy topping.07of 07Chocolate-Cherry Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeBrewed coffee enhances the rich, fudgy chocolate flavor in this easy dump cake, while cherries add a hint of tartness. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
There’s nothing like desserts during the holiday season, and these cake recipes embrace the flavors of the season—think gingerbread, apple, pumpkin and more. With only 20 minutes or less of active time, these delicious cakes are easy to prepare. Recipes like our Almond Flour Cake and Apple-Cinnamon Cake are perfect additions to your holiday table.01of 07Almond Flour CakeView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali RameeThis light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest. Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit and whipped cream.02of 07Cranberry ClafoutisView RecipeEric WolfingerOne of Colorado chef Eric Skokan’s favorite desserts is this simple French dish. The sweet, custardy cake is a wonderful foil for tart cranberries.03of 07Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.04of 07Gingerbread CakeView RecipeAndrea MathisFull of warming spices like ginger and cinnamon, this gingerbread cake recipe is perfect for the holidays. Serve topped with whipped cream for an extra-festive treat.05of 07Carob Molasses Cake (Sfouf b' Debs)View RecipeWith all due respect to baklava, we’ve found a new favorite Lebanese dessert. This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise. We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen.06of 07Pumpkin Dump CakeView RecipeThis pudding-like pumpkin cake has a luscious cream cheese swirl amid the spiced pumpkin layer. Organic cake mix is “dumped” on top, then the cake is smothered with butter. Once baked and cooled, the mix forms a sweet and crispy topping.07of 07Chocolate-Cherry Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeBrewed coffee enhances the rich, fudgy chocolate flavor in this easy dump cake, while cherries add a hint of tartness. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
There’s nothing like desserts during the holiday season, and these cake recipes embrace the flavors of the season—think gingerbread, apple, pumpkin and more. With only 20 minutes or less of active time, these delicious cakes are easy to prepare. Recipes like our Almond Flour Cake and Apple-Cinnamon Cake are perfect additions to your holiday table.
01of 07Almond Flour CakeView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali RameeThis light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest. Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit and whipped cream.02of 07Cranberry ClafoutisView RecipeEric WolfingerOne of Colorado chef Eric Skokan’s favorite desserts is this simple French dish. The sweet, custardy cake is a wonderful foil for tart cranberries.03of 07Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.04of 07Gingerbread CakeView RecipeAndrea MathisFull of warming spices like ginger and cinnamon, this gingerbread cake recipe is perfect for the holidays. Serve topped with whipped cream for an extra-festive treat.05of 07Carob Molasses Cake (Sfouf b' Debs)View RecipeWith all due respect to baklava, we’ve found a new favorite Lebanese dessert. This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise. We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen.06of 07Pumpkin Dump CakeView RecipeThis pudding-like pumpkin cake has a luscious cream cheese swirl amid the spiced pumpkin layer. Organic cake mix is “dumped” on top, then the cake is smothered with butter. Once baked and cooled, the mix forms a sweet and crispy topping.07of 07Chocolate-Cherry Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeBrewed coffee enhances the rich, fudgy chocolate flavor in this easy dump cake, while cherries add a hint of tartness. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
01of 07Almond Flour CakeView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali RameeThis light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest. Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit and whipped cream.
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Almond Flour Cake
View Recipe
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
This light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest. Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit and whipped cream.
02of 07Cranberry ClafoutisView RecipeEric WolfingerOne of Colorado chef Eric Skokan’s favorite desserts is this simple French dish. The sweet, custardy cake is a wonderful foil for tart cranberries.
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Cranberry Clafoutis
Eric Wolfinger
One of Colorado chef Eric Skokan’s favorite desserts is this simple French dish. The sweet, custardy cake is a wonderful foil for tart cranberries.
03of 07Apple-Cinnamon CakeView RecipeThis simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.
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Apple-Cinnamon Cake
This simple nondairy apple cake, which is often called Jewish apple cake, has origins in Eastern Europe. Cinnamon and sweet-tart Granny Smith apples make for a fragrant cake, while orange juice in the batter adds a sweet, fresh touch. Make it for Rosh Hashana or any other fall holiday or occasion. The leftovers (if there are any) pair nicely with a cup of coffee the next morning.
04of 07Gingerbread CakeView RecipeAndrea MathisFull of warming spices like ginger and cinnamon, this gingerbread cake recipe is perfect for the holidays. Serve topped with whipped cream for an extra-festive treat.
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Gingerbread Cake
Andrea Mathis
Full of warming spices like ginger and cinnamon, this gingerbread cake recipe is perfect for the holidays. Serve topped with whipped cream for an extra-festive treat.
05of 07Carob Molasses Cake (Sfouf b' Debs)View RecipeWith all due respect to baklava, we’ve found a new favorite Lebanese dessert. This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise. We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen.
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Carob Molasses Cake (Sfouf b' Debs)
With all due respect to baklava, we’ve found a new favorite Lebanese dessert. This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise. We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen.
06of 07Pumpkin Dump CakeView RecipeThis pudding-like pumpkin cake has a luscious cream cheese swirl amid the spiced pumpkin layer. Organic cake mix is “dumped” on top, then the cake is smothered with butter. Once baked and cooled, the mix forms a sweet and crispy topping.
06of 07
Pumpkin Dump Cake
This pudding-like pumpkin cake has a luscious cream cheese swirl amid the spiced pumpkin layer. Organic cake mix is “dumped” on top, then the cake is smothered with butter. Once baked and cooled, the mix forms a sweet and crispy topping.
07of 07Chocolate-Cherry Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeBrewed coffee enhances the rich, fudgy chocolate flavor in this easy dump cake, while cherries add a hint of tartness. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee
Brewed coffee enhances the rich, fudgy chocolate flavor in this easy dump cake, while cherries add a hint of tartness. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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