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Best Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall

Angela SellariBy Angela Sellari
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Angela Sellari Founder of AboutAMom

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared…

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Move over pumpkin pie! We have some of the very best pumpkin dessert recipes to help you celebrate fall. Nothing says autumn more than pumpkin desserts made with pumpkin spice and everything nice.

Pumpkin Bars. Pumpkin Cheesecake. Pumpkin Fudge. Pumpkin Dump Cake. We have the top rated pumpkin dessert recipes for fall all in one place.

When doing research for this roundup, I discovered some pumpkin treats that I had forgotten about. This sort of thing can happen when you’ve been writing the same blog for over ten years. It seems I have a thing for pumpkin – pumpkin everything. I cannot deny it!

The Best Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall

BEST PUMPKIN DESSERTS

Do you love pumpkin desserts like I do? Whether you want an over-the-top pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving or a quick pumpkin treat to indulge in, this list of pumpkin dessert recipes has you covered.

Best Ever Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Creamy and delicious pumpkin cheesecake bars with a butter cookie crust. So many pumpkin cheesecakes and pies are made with a gingersnap or graham cracker crust. The tender, buttery crust makes these pumpkin cheesecake bars oh-so special. This pumpkin and cream cheese dessert recipe is prepared in a 9×13 pan, so it will serve a crowd which makes it the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

These are definitely the BEST pumpkin cheese cake bars and is a terrific pumpkin dessert recipe for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. 

Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin spice cupcakes are a popular fall treat. What better way to celebrate the coming of autumn than by baking up a batch of these delicious pumpkin treats? And, tops a pumpkin cupcake better than cream cheese frosting. Add a dash of cinnamon for pumpkin perfection!  This recipe is gluten free too, so it’s perfect for those with dietary restrictions or allergies.

Pumpkin spice cupcakes are an iconic fall treat. What better way to celebrate the coming of autumn than by baking up a batch of these delicious pumpkin treats? This recipe is gluten free too, so it’s perfect for those with dietary restrictions or allergies.

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Yes, I said Maple Cream Cheese Frosting! You’re welcome. These pumpkin bars are moist and soft and are “to die for” thanks to the maple cream cheese frosting. These pumpkin bars are exactly what I envision when I close my eyes and think of Fall.

Recipe: Pumpkin Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Fudge

This fabulous fall treat recipe will be a great addition for any occasion or dessert. You can make this Easy Pumpkin Fudge Recipe to share with family and friends or add this pumpkin dessert to your holiday buffet.

Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Fudge

pumpkin fudge

Pumpkin Dump Cake

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the harvest than with this oh-so yummy and easy-to-make Pumpkin Dump Cake! If you’re not familiar with the dump cake, this is a one bowl, no fuss easy to make dessert. This pumpkin cake recipe cooks up in just 55 minutes!

Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

Recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin Spice Latte Mug Cake

I’m one of THOSE people who gets overly excited when Fall rolls around, because that means pumpkin spice lattes are back. Hot or cold, I simply can’t get enough PSL. So, you can’t get enough pumpkin spice lattes either? You’re in luck, because this moist and delicious pumpkin spice latte mug cake can be made in less than 5 minutes, and has all the same great flavors as your coffee shop favorite. This quick and easy dessert for one can is a great afternoon pick-me-up.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Mug Cake

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte Mug Cake

2-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Much like my pumpkin cheesecake bars, this recipe calls for both a cheesecake layer and a pumpkin pie layer. This pumpkin cheesecake has a classic graham cracker crust and is sure to be a favorite at your holiday table.

Recipe: 2-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

pumpkin cheesecake

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This pumpkin spice cake with a homemade cream cheese frosting has the simplicity of a sheet cake with all the yummy flavors of pumpkin spice. This is one of those cakes I’d eat the next day for breakfast with a cup of coffee or have it as a snack cake in the afternoon. Basically, I would eat this pumpkin cake at anytime. It is that good.

Calling all Pumpkin lovers! You're going to love this recipe for pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting. This pumpkin spice cake with a homemade cream cheese frosting has the simplicity of a sheet cake with all the yummy flavors of pumpkin spice.

Recipe: Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

About Angela SellariContent Creation & Editing

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared in numerous TV segments, advertising campaigns and her work has been featured by many top publications. She lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Published: Oct 6, 2021 | Updated: Oct 13, 2025

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