Holiday Pies and Cakes

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.

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