Thanksgiving Cake Recipes

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Pumpkin Cake III

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Delicious pumpkin spice cake baked in a sheet pan. Very moist and great for potlucks. When cool, top with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

By SUE CASE

Apple Harvest Pound Cake with Caramel Glaze

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This is a fantastic Bundt cake that my grandmother used to make for Thanksgiving. It has been a family favorite for years!

By Dani

Cranberry Upside-Down Sour Cream Cake

I received this recipe a couple of years ago from a friend and get rave reviews from everyone each time I prepare it. It is not only delicious, but very pretty for a holiday table. Great for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

By LINDA MAUGERI

Pumpkin Roll with Ginger and Pecans

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This is a great dessert, especially nice for holidays, but it can be served anytime of the year. The resulting pumpkin roll slices will impress your guests. The pumpkin roll is not as hard to make as it sounds. Be sure and use plain canned pumpkin, and not pumpkin pie mix.

By Tammy Elliott

Apple Butter Spice Cake

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This is a very good and moist cake recipe I received from my grandmother years ago. It makes a nice addition to any dinner table.

By Shirley

Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

A new addition to our holiday menu. Combines pumpkin, pecans, and cheesecake. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

By Eleanor Johnson

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting

These spiced fall cupcakes are a riff on the classic Thanksgiving casserole. These days, I tend to like savory sweet potato dishes with the meal, but marshmallowy cupcakes make a terrific fall dessert! Store any leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator.

By Doughgirl8

Autumn Cheesecake

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This is a delicious Apple Cheesecake that I usually make in the fall.

By Stephanie

Carrot Cake III

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I've tried many carrot cakes, and this is my favorite recipe. If you don't like pecans, feel free to leave them out.

By Tammy Elliott

Chantal's New York Cheesecake

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This cake is easy to make, and it's so delicious. Everyone that's tried it has said it tasted just like the ones in a deli! You'll love it!

By Taliesen

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

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A great alternative to pumpkin pie, especially for those cheesecake fans out there. Serve topped with whipped cream.

By Stephanie Phillips

Mini Cheesecakes I

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Easy and so good for holidays, weddings, or whatever the occasion! It is also good with other flavors of fruit pie filling.

By Janice

Inspiration and Ideas

Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

Spiced pumpkin butter is the base of this terrific holiday dessert.

Pumpkin Roll I

"This was so easy! This will now be added to my favourites." – Carol Black

Holiday Cake Balls

Sweet Potato Pound Cake

Pumpkin Cake

Tres Leches Cake

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Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll

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This moist rolled cake has a rich cream cheese filling. Serve it cold. This will be a hit! It has a pinwheel look.

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake

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Sweet Potato Cheesecake

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Persimmon Pudding

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Low-Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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More Thanksgiving Cake Recipes

Pumpkin Roll I

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An easy pumpkin roll dessert that tastes great.

By Jackie Smith

Cherry Cheesecake

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This recipe has two names; Cherry Cheese Cake and/or Cherry Cream Cheese Pie. It is delicious!

By L. J. Bryan

Eggnog Cheesecake III

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This is a delicious cheesecake for eggnog lovers. The secret to a smooth cheesecake is to cream the cream cheese in a food processor for several minutes.

By Bill Sinclair

Sweet Potato Pound Cake

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A light-tasting, fine-textured cake. Excellent for the holiday season.

By ANNE MCCULLOUGH

Two Ingredient Pumpkin Cake

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It can't get any easier than this! Just two ingredients and you have a moist delicious cake. Great when frosted with your favorite cream cheese frosting. Plan ahead, tastes best after chilling.

By Chickentarian

It Won't Last Cake

This cake is very moist, and easy to make. All who have tried it thinks it's a hit. It reminds me of a banana cake with a touch of pineapple and cinnamon. Serves 24.

By Sherill

New York Cheesecake III

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A dense, thick cheesecake with a shortdough crust. This is THE definitive one! You'll never use another cheesecake recipe after you try this.

By Sandy

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

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A great tasting cake, and really easy to make!

By Nora LaCroix

Healthier Bread Pudding II

For a family that LOVES bread pudding, double this recipe and bake it in a 9x13-inch pan. Enjoy this healthier version - which features whole wheat bread, reduced sugar, and apple or pear - for breakfast or dessert! Optional: Dust lightly with confectioners sugar before serving. Yum!

By MakeItHealthy

Pumpkin Dump Cake

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There are different variations of this popular recipe. I think this is the easiest one to remember and to do. Serve cool with whipped cream. Make sure to sprinkle the butter over the cake mix evenly for the crunchiest topping.

By Carolyn Busch

Orange Slice Cake

A wonderful holiday cake made with candy orange slices.

By Carol

Cream Filled Cupcakes

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Delicious and simple to make, a creamy filling is piped into chocolate cupcakes with a pastry bag. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

By Grace W.

Blueberry Pound Cake

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Wild berries were a source of amazement to colonists. Captain John Smith spoke of Indians feasting us with strawberries, mulberries, bread, fish and other countrie provisions.

By dcbeck46

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Roll

This is great for a Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert.

By Junia Sonier

Easy Carrot Cake

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This recipe makes a fabulous and moist carrot cake. Try it for Thanksgiving instead of or in addition to pumpkin pie.

By AUTUMN/FALL

Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake

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This is a wonderful pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust. The gingersnap really does make a difference.

By Renee

World's Best Sweet Potato Pound Cake

Sweet potatoes during the holidays are a must in our household. This time I decided to do something different other than a casserole or a pie. I used white sweet potatoes, but any sweet potatoes will do. You can eat this cake plain, topped with whipped cream, or topped with a glaze. Either way, this pound cake is delicious!

By Yoly

Apple Cake III

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This is really an old recipe. It's quick and easy. Hope you enjoy it.

By Mary Ann Benzon

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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This recipe was given to me by a friend. It's been a hit with my children and family.

By Debbie

Cranberry Sour Cream Kuchen

This is a holiday breakfast favorite in our home. It is equally delicious served warm or cold, and it also freezes well, so you can make it ahead.

By AUNT MAMIE

Cheesecake with Cranberry Glaze and Sugared Cranberries

Cranberries and orange are a natural pairing, and I wanted to combine them in a cheesecake fit for the Thanksgiving table. The cranberry glaze is a really beautiful color, and the sugared cranberries are the perfect topping. Most of the work is done the night before, so it's not even that hard to make.

By LauraF

White Wine Pound Cake

I got this recipe from my water aerobics instructor. I only make it at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The first year I made it, I was too full for dessert after dinner. I only got to taste the leftover crumbs because my family ate the whole thing Christmas Day. The second year I baked it the night before Christmas and left it on the counter. When I got up Christmas morning, a fourth of it had already been eaten. Serve all by itself or with ice cream and/or fruit.

By Donna Sallstrom

Apple Streusel Pie

This is the first on the dessert table to be devoured at any function or festivity! I made this up from a pie I had eaten at a restaurant years ago. This recipe makes two deep dish pies.

By Lori Jett

Persimmon Cheesecake

This light and delicious cheesecake is made with fresh persimmons and a walnut crust.

By schmecktgut

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