Once you’ve had your fill of turkey and sides, it’s time for what some might consider the best part of the holiday meal: the dessert course! Apple and pumpkin pies, impressive cheesecakes, and even fun cupcakes have graced our tables. But why not try your hand at a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving cake this year? We have recipes for all skill levels, and they’re perfect for every gathering, from small Friendsgiving feasts to extended family get-togethers. Make an easy Bundt cake, serve a layered beauty, festively decorate this stunning turkey cake and more.

In addition to being a cute, seasonal garnish for this cake, the leaf-shaped pie crust cutouts also serve to drive home the apple pie theme. The leaves provide just the right amount of buttery, flakiness to the cake. There is no mistaking that this is cake is based on classic American apple pie.

This stunning cake tastes just like everyone’s favorite pumpkin bread, layered with fluffy swirls of cinnamon buttercream. It’s truly a masterpiece — but easy enough for bakers of any skill level.

Trisha's sweet pumpkin roll is loaded with autumnal flavors and spices, but easy and convenient canned pumpkin makes it an anytime-of-the-year treat.

For your Thanksgiving get-together, make this chilled twist on a favorite holiday pie a day in advance, so you can focus on other dishes. Or enjoy it in summer for a cool treat with autumn spices and flavors.

This recipe combines the familiar flavors of pumpkin pie and a classic layer cake. Buttery vanilla cake layers flavored with pumpkin spice sandwich a decadent pumpkin pudding, then the cake is enrobed in a luxurious sweet whipped cream frosting. A perfect marriage of cake and pie.

Maple and pecan is a decedent, rich and cozy flavor combination with a crunchy texture. For this dessert, a fluffy maple sponge cake is delicately rolled around a luscious maple cream filling, then studded with chopped pecans candied in maple syrup. Garnish with whole maple-candied pecans for a showstopping centerpiece dessert for your next Thanksgiving gathering — or any moment that calls for something truly special.

If coconut cake isn't already a traditional Thanksgiving dessert in your family, it will be after you serve this beauty. With coconut in the batter and sprinkled on the sweet frosting, Ina's coconut cake is heaven on a plate!

Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger bring warm notes to this plant-based carrot cake, while almond milk and an extra-generous portion of shredded carrots add plenty of moisture. Edible marzipan carrots sit atop the cream cheese frosting, adding extra whimsy to this beautiful sweet treat.