A Seasonal Dessert Roundup
Whether you’re craving a classic apple pie or a decadent chocolate malt cake, this collection brings together our most beloved pies and cakes of the season. Each recipe has been tested, loved, and shared by Nashville’s best home cooks, chefs, and bakers.
1. Honey Chess Pie with Orange Zest & Thyme
A bright, modern twist on a Southern classic.
2. Sesame Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Tahini Swirl
Unexpected, nutty, and unforgettable.
3. Dutch Apple Pie Bars
All the nostalgia of apple pie—no rolling pin required.
4. Chocolate Cream Pie
Smooth, silky, and intensely chocolatey.
5. Apple Cranberry Pie
Sweet meets tart in this jewel-toned holiday favorite.
6. Sweet Potato Pie with Orange Meringue
A glowing, citrusy upgrade to a soul-food staple.
7. CaityPie’s Chocolate Peppermint Pie
A festive dessert with a cool, silky finish.
8. Fresh Pumpkin Pie
Simple, seasonal, and deeply flavorful.
9. Sorghum Bourbon Pecan Pie
A Tennessee-inspired twist on a holiday staple.
10. Brown Sugar Sour Cream Apple Cake
Moist, tender, and packed with warm spice.
11. Irish Cream Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Chocolate Ganache
Decadent layers infused with holiday cheer.
12. Pumpkin Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Bold pumpkin flavor meets creamy sweetness.
13. Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Swirled, fudgy, and impossible to resist.
14. Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream
Warm spices balanced with a luscious frosting.
15. Mini Poached Pear Cardamom Cakes
Elegant, aromatic, and perfect for entertaining.
16. Chocolate Malt Cake
Classic diner nostalgia in cake form.
17. Kahlua Cake
Moist, rich, and shot through with coffee liqueur.
18. Ali Sperry’s Family Rum Cake
A treasured family recipe made for celebrating.