If there\u2019s anything Thanksgiving is known for, it\u2019s pie. And we\u2019re not complaining\u2014we love<\/em> Thanksgiving pies<\/a>, whether they\u2019re filled with a classic ingredient like apple, pumpkin, or pecan or something more unexpected, like matcha custard<\/a> or tahini mousse<\/a>. That being said: We don\u2019t think pies are the only<\/em> dessert<\/a> that can (or should) appear on your Thanksgiving table. The same flavors that are so delicious in this season\u2019s pies\u2014warm spices, caramelized sugar, tart fruit\u2014work just as well in cakes.<\/p>\n Here, we\u2019ve gathered 40 of our favorite Thanksgiving cake<\/a> ideas in one place. We have tons of easy, simple recipes for those looking to make dessert as speedy and stress-free as possible, along with more involved options like layer cakes for those seeking a challenge. In either case, your dessert is guaranteed to be the highlight of the meal.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re already making an entire feast\u2014turkey, stuffing, gravy, the works\u2014it\u2019s reasonable to want to make things as simple as possible where you can. Turn to one (or more) of these eight cakes: They\u2019re easy to throw together, super festive, and just as delicious as their more involved counterparts.<\/p>\n You can still capture the spirit of pumpkin pie\u2014the warm spices, the subtly sweet flavor, even the contrasting textures\u2014in cake form. Pumpkin is a particularly welcome addition to cake, as it ensures an extra-moist crumb\u2014meaning you can make most of these cakes at least a day in advance.<\/p>\n Like pumpkin cakes, apple cakes are a reliable way to evoke the flavors of classic Thanksgiving desserts, but with an updated twist. These cakes are especially playful, with additions like rum, turmeric glaze, or apple cider caramel.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no reason to keep yourself limited to apple- and pumpkin-flavored desserts when there are tons of other ingredients that evoke the fall season and all its festivities. Think: carrot, pear, ginger, sweet potato, cranberry, and more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n When in doubt, you can\u2019t go wrong with chocolate<\/a> cake. These six cakes include some of our most reliable, beloved recipes (see: Amanda Hesser\u2019s<\/a> Chocolate Dump-It Cake or Yotam Ottolenghi\u2019s World\u2019s Best Chocolate Cake) and occasion-worthy showstoppers, like Richard Sax\u2019s Chocolate Cloud Cake.<\/p>\n <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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