Apple cakes are the perfect dessert for any fall birthday or a family get-together, but there's no need to wait for an autumnal occasion when trying one of these 40 amazing apple cake recipes!

This buttermilk layer cake features a cloud-soft crumb and brown-butter-caramel frosting. Our best gluten ... spice cake and an orchard’s worth of apple butter, this Appalachian apple stack ...

A tender chiffon cake pairs well with the light and billowy frosting, seasoned with spicy ... Warm spices and a shot of rum add a kick to the apple compote that makes this a centerpiece dessert ...