Fall baking is all about comfort, spice, and those cozy, nostalgic flavors, and nothing captures that quite like pumpkin! From creamy cheesecakes to buttery layer cakes, tender donuts, and showstopping crepe creations, pumpkin is the star of the season. These pumpkin dessert recipes are perfect for celebrating cooler days, festive gatherings, or just indulging in a little fall magic at home.

If you’re looking for a quick weekday bake or a stunning dessert for your Thanksgiving table, you’re sure to find a new favorite here. Every recipe brings something special to the table, with warm spices, creamy textures, and a touch of fall flair in every bite.

Delicious Fall Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

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slice of pumpkin layer cake on a plate with a fork

Pumpkin Layer Cake

Moist pumpkin layer cake with warm spices, perfect for fall! Easy to make and topped with the best cream cheese frosting!
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pumpkin donuts with spiced sugar topping

Pumpkin Donuts

Pumpkin donuts with a spiced cinnamon sugar topping. Easy to make, baked, sweet and perfectly spiced.  A must have for fall baking!
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Pumpkin bundt cake with cream cheese glaze sliced and presented on a wire rack.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe

Spiced pumpkin bundt cake: with the most gorgeous texture! Velvety & soft, with a buttery backnote & tangy cream cheese glaze. Easy, 1-bowl recipe!
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Pumpkin roll served on a rectangular white ceramic plate.

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Try this next-level pumpkin roll recipe- it's like none other! Airy-soft pumpkin spice cake spiraled around a whisper-light cream filling.
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Pumpkin gooey butter cake bars stacked on a white plate on a wood board.

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

Try this luscious pumpkin gooey butter cake recipe! It's easy to make with pantry staples. No box mix required! So perfect for fall or for the holidays.
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Pumpkin gooey butter cake bars stacked on a white plate on a wood board.

Pumpkin Cake

The best pumpkin cake recipe ever! So easy to make and so moist, with a hint of warm fall spice and a thick blanket of tangy cream cheese frosting.
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sliced pumpkin pie in a pie dish.

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Bursting with flavor, this pumpkin pie recipe is the best way to end your holiday meal! It's a household favorite– smooth, rich, and incredibly delicious on my homemade pie crust topped with sugared cranberries and whipped cream.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake: so perfect for this time of year! You’ll love the earthy pumpkin, warm spice, and rich chocolate flavors.
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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake: moist sour cream coffee cake infused with pumpkin spice, ribboned with pumpkin and topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for fall! #PumpkinDelight #IDelight @indelight #ad

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Pumpkin spice coffee cake: moist sour cream cake infused with pumpkin spice, ribboned with real pumpkin, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Cool, creamy, and infused with real pumpkin & spice. Loved that these were naturally gluten-free, that nutty crust is perfection!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Pecan Crust

Add these pumpkin cheesecake bars to your fall baking list! Cool, creamy, and infused with real pumpkin and spice, all atop a nutty gluten-free pecan crust.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake: the layers were moist and delicious and the frosting is like nothing else I've ever had! Really easy to decorate too, it's just candy but it looks incredible!

Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake

Make this pumpkin chocolate Halloween cake for your holiday celebration! With its spooky stripes and festive garnishes, it will be the hit of the party!

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Pumpkin Crepe Cake: layer upon layer of lacy crepes, filled with a fluffy, cinnamon-spiced pumpkin pastry cream. The salted caramel and pepita garnish took this completely over-the-top! Definitely making this again for Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Crepe Cake

Pumpkin crepe cake: layer after layer of lacy crepes, filled with a fluffy spiced pumpkin pastry cream. A showstopping fall dessert!

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Pumpkin Meringue Tarts with a Buttery Shortbread Crust- Loved that these were made with whole wheat and had no refined sugar! The maple flavor pairs so nicely...

Pumpkin Meringue Tarts with Whole Wheat Shortbread Crust

These mini pumpkin tarts are a delicious offering for your Thanksgiving dessert table! Made with no refined sugar, the creamy custard filling is nestled into a buttery whole wheat shortbread crust, and topped with an airy toasted maple meringue. It’s next-level pumpkin pie!

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Pumpkin Chai Holiday Cupcakes

Take pumpkin and spice to a whole new level with this pumpkin chai cupcake recipe!  They’re a perfect addition to your holiday dessert menu!
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Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Your friends will think you slaved over this elegant dessert, but creme brulee actually comes together in just a few minutes with minimal ingredients! Try my easy pumpkin and spice recipe; you’ll swoon over the creamy, brown sugar custard under that crunchy caramel cap! (Naturally gluten-free.)
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Pumpkin Boston Cream Pie

Pumpkin Boston Cream Pie

Layers of spiced pumpkin cake are sandwiched with maple custard and topped with a toasty caramelized white chocolate ganache. You’ll love all the fall flavors in this unique take on Boston cream pie!
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Pumpkin Cannoli

Pumpkin Cannoli

Delicate almond florentine shells are infused with orange and sea salt, and paired with a fluffy pumpkin & spice cannoli cream. You’re going to love the way the caramel-y, rraline-like cookie compliments the creamy, sweet cheese filling in this fun fall dessert recipe.
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Chai Waffles

Brown Butter Pumpkin Chai Waffles

Start your day with a little bit of excitement when these brown butter pumpkin chai waffles are on the menu! Full of vitamin A and warm spices they taste like every fall morning should.
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Caramel Pumpkin Milkshake

Caramel Pumpkin Milkshake

This Caramel Pumpkin Milkshake is a great dessert for the time of year when you’re ready to break out the pumpkin treats.
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Pumpkin Scones

Pumpkin Scones

Tender, flaky pumpkin scones are full of cinnamon and pumpkin spice flavors and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar giving them a crackly top.
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Ginger Snap Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ginger Snap Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Start this season off with a creamy, spiced, pumpkin ice cream filled between two homemade pepper-spiced ginger snap cookies.
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Pumpkin Monkey Bread

Pumpkin Monkey Bread

Pumpkin monkey bread with scratch-made cinnamon roll dough. It’s like a giant pumpkin roll with cinnamon, sugar, and glaze in every bite.
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Mini Powdered Sugar Pumpkin Donuts - Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Mini Powdered Sugar Pumpkin Donuts – Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Mini Powdered Sugar Pumpkin Donuts – these pumpkin donuts in a mini form are coated in powdered sugar and make for one adorable treat!
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Hazelnuts and Coconut

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Hazelnuts and Coconut

Pumpkin oatmeal cookies are loaded with chocolate, hazelnuts and coconut, baked to perfection and drizzled with a white chocolate glaze!
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread

This soft and tender pumpkin cinnamon swirl bread is perfect for fall baking! Filled with pumpkin puree, warm spices and a cinnamon sugar swirl.
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Candy Bar Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Candy Bar Cookies

Great way to use up Halloween candy bars!
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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!!! This combination in a cookie is amazing! You have to try these cookies!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Delicious layered Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars. Graham cracker crust topped with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate chip cookie dough.
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Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats

These pumpkin pie rice krispie treats are chewy and crispy, nutty from brown butter, and loaded with pumpkin pie spices.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee Cake

This sweet pumpkin spice latte coffee cake is the perfect way to start your day. Full of pumpkin pie spice and just a little espresso powder. It’s like your favorite latte in cake form.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream

Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream

This Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream will cool you down and get you excited about the arrival of Fall!
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Pumpkin-Flavored Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Pumpkin-Flavored Homemade Microwave Popcorn

This Pumpkin-Flavored Homemade Microwave Popcorn is perfect for kids and adults on movie night!
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Pumpkin Tiramisu

Pumpkin tiramisu tastes like your favorite pumpkin spice latte made into a small dish of tiramisu. Why did we ever stop making tiramisu?
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Whipped Cinnamon Pumpkin Honey Butter

Whipped Cinnamon Pumpkin Honey Butter

This Whipped Cinnamon Pumpkin Honey Butter is perfect for spreading on fresh baked rolls and is perfect for any fall event!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Casserole

Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Casserole

An easy entertaining breakfast or brunchrecipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Casserole. Assemble the night before and just bake the next morning!
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Pumpkin Spice Bars with Bourbon Butter Glaze

Pumpkin Spice Bars with Bourbon Butter Glaze

These melt in your mouth Pumpkin Spice Bars with Bourbon Butter Glaze are ridiculously good and perfect for a fall gathering!
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  • Allie is the creator and owner of Baking a Moment. She has been developing, photographing, videographing, and writing and sharing recipes here since 2012.

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