Pumpkin Perfections: 11 Recipes for Pumpkin Season

Embrace the warm flavors of fall with this collection of pumpkin perfections. From classic cakes to creative twists on your favorite bakes, this lineup is a celebration of all things pumpkin. Whether you’re craving a spiced muffin to savor with your morning coffee or a show-stopping dessert to crown your holiday table, these recipes capture the essence of the season in every bite. Packed with cozy spices, rich textures, and that signature pumpkin flavor, each bake is designed to inspire and delight. Dive into pumpkin season with these must-try treats!

When creating a roulade, it’s important to always roll the cake up while it’s warm. The heat and moisture of the cake help keep the crumbs together so it doesn’t crack as you roll it. Once cooled, the cake will retain its curl and easily roll back up after it’s filled.

Using cold cream helps keep the butter from melting as you work the dough and creates a flakier crumb structure. With delicious warm spices and sweet squash flavor, these scones will become your quick fall treat on repeat.

If you find yourself at the pumpkin patch, you may come in contact with the elusive great pumpkin, or even better, the great pumpkin cookie. Fall-apart tender with creamy pumpkin texture, these walk the line between cake and cookie.

Pepitas, a type of shelled pumpkin seed, are sprinkled on top for an added layer of texture as well as to complement the pumpkin with their slightly sweet and subtle nutty flavor.

Studded with walnuts and coated in a pumpkin spice-speckled buttercream, this tender layer cake will be the crowning glory of your autumn meals.

With the gooey, chewy texture of a blondie and the lightness and soft bite of a cake, these bars are the best of both worlds.

We all know and love pumpkin pie and pecan pie, but we’re willing to admit we don’t always feel like diving into the world of pie pastry. Not to fret, though—this Pumpkin-Pecan Bread Pudding is here for you. Taking all your favorite warm flavors of fall and turning them into a dessert that’s both easy to assemble and share, this bread pudding might just be one of the best shortcuts to effortless entertaining.

The pumpkin spice latte, the most viral fall beverage, inspired these epic sandwiches. We packed the cakey cookies with pumpkin spice, and our airy Mascarpone Filling is a parallel to the latte’s milky texture.

This style of cheesecake was created by Chef Santi Rivera at his family’s restaurant, La Viña, in the Basque region of Spain. Baked at a higher temperature than American-style cheesecake, this version develops a deeply caramelized, almost burnt top crust that conceals a smooth, custard-like interior. Basque-style cheesecake is traditionally served still warm or at room temperature, without toppings or accompaniments, as two small slices.

Get your pumpkin fix with these hearty Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Pecan Streusel. Pumpkin purée makes these muffins extra tender, but it’s that crunchy pecan streusel that’ll have you coming back for more. 

Three perfectly spiced, giant pumpkin cookies sandwich custard-based Spiced German Buttercream for a stunning display of fall in this Pumpkin Cookie Cake. A cookie sandwich is a treat made for one, but a giant cookie sandwich cake is made for fall celebration and sharing.