Start your day on a sweet note with these delicious morning cakes. From warm cinnamon swirls to fruity favorites and tender crumb toppings, these easy-to-make treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you need a cozy pick-me-up.

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Loaf with Vanilla Glaze

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Loaf with Vanilla Glaze. Photo credit: .

And this old-fashioned pumpkin loaf recipe is perfect for fall mornings or cozy evenings. This moist and delicious bread pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or milk for an afternoon snack or dessert.
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Passover Honey Cake

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Passover Honey Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Passover honey cake is one that Leah’s Grandma Yetta made for the first and second seders. And it’s so simple — honey, ginger, cinnamon and, surprisingly, coffee give it its depth of flavor.
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Butternut Squash Cake Recipe with Buttermilk Glaze

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Butternut Squash Cake Recipe with Buttermilk Glaze. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Apple and Butternut Squash Cake with Buttermilk Glaze is the ultimate fall dessert—warm spices, tender squash, and sweet apples come together in a beautifully moist cake. The buttermilk glaze seeps into every nook and cranny, creating a glossy, sugary finish that signals autumn in every bite.
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Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

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Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This recipe for Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert to take center stage on your Thanksgiving dessert menu. It’s spiced perfectly to evoke warm, comforting fall flavors and is absolutely gorgeous.
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Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Carrot Cake Recipe

A slice of irresistible carrot Bundt cake, inspired by a classic Nothing Bundt Cake recipe, is adorned with creamy cheese frosting and a sprinkle of chopped nuts. It sits elegantly on a white plate, waiting beside a fork for your indulgence.
Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake Carrot Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

This moist carrot cake with cream cheese icing is ideal for special events, especially baby showers, family reunions, and Easter desserts.
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Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Old Fashioned Recipe!

Round cake with white icing drizzled on top, sitting on a wooden surface. Cake has a cracked texture on the sides and a hole in the center.
Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Old Fashioned Recipe!. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the kind of classic, no-shortcuts dessert that never goes out of style. Rich, buttery, and impossibly moist, this cake bakes up with a golden crust and a tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth. Whether you’re slicing it up for Valentine’s Day or just because Tuesday deserves a little sweetness, this old-fashioned favorite always delivers.
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Vintage Strawberry Sheet Cake

Two pieces of yellow morning cake topped with strawberry sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream are stacked on a white plate, making for an indulgent special breakfast treat.
Vintage Strawberry Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this vintage strawberry sheet cake is a huge hit at baby showers, wedding showers, barbecues, and church dinners.
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Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake

A slice of layered chocolate dessert with whipped cream on top, served on a white plate with a fork and chocolate chips nearby.
Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Chocolate Chocolate Mousse Cake is a layer of tender and rich chocolate cake, that is topped with a sweet and fluffy chocolate mousse. It’s great for chocolate lovers.
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Double Chocolate Fudge Cake

A slice of chocolate cake with glossy ganache sits on stacked white plates, surrounded by fresh strawberries.
Double Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

This Double Chocolate Fudge Cake is a tender and rich chocolate cake, that is topped with a creamy chocolate ganache. It’s a chocolate lovers dream.
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Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes

Two cupcakes topped with white frosting and garnished with pecan pieces, displayed close together.
Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

In addition to the maple flavor, one of the things I love about this Cake Mix Maple Pecan cupcake recipe is how easy it is. One of the reasons it is simple and quick is because you are using box cake mix from the store.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes

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