No shade to pumpkin spice cakes and treats—I do love a custardy pumpkin bread pudding—but I’ve been eager for a change. I wanted to make a cake that scratched the itch for a casual cold-weather ...

This autumn loaf cake combines pumpkin-spice warmth with a citrus brightness, thanks to a tart syrup that soaks into the loaves once they come out of the oven. A thick, rich maple icing finishes the ...

If you like maple-syrup drenched pancakes, you’re going to love this dessert. The sour cream in both the cake and frosting temper what could otherwise be a cloying confection. The cake comes together ...