Fall baking is the perfect way to use the fruits and vegetables that fill kitchens this time of year. From apples and pumpkins to carrots and rhubarb, these cakes make the most of what’s in season ...

Fondant has faded (but it may be coming back). Buttercream is boss. Drips are de rigueur. Geometrics are gigantic. Fresh flowers are fashionable. And smaller is big. These are just some of the trends ...