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17 Cakes with Pumpkin to Add to Your Fall Bucket List

Last updated on November 4, 2021Originally published October 27, 2021Leave a CommentSabine

Fall is just around the corner, and that means pumpkin cakes are in order! I've compiled a list of 17 cake recipes with pumpkin to help you complete your fall bucket list. With recipes for cakes, cupcakes, and cake pops – there's something for everyone! So grab your baking pans and get ready to bake something delicious.

A slice of bundt cake on a white dessert plate
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Best spices

The most popular spices for pumpkin cakes among home bakers are cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves. All of these spices are also found in pumpkin pie spice. Many pumpkin cake recipes include instructions on how much pumpkin pie spice and how much of each individual spice to use.

Best pumpkin

Pumpkin cakes are almost always made with canned pumpkin or freshly cooked puree. Pumpkin puree is simply pumpkins that have been boiled, baked, steamed, or pressure-cooked until soft and then blended into a smooth pulp. If you choose homemade puree instead of canned pumpkin, be sure to choose a pumpkin that is not too watery. One of the best pumpkins for cakes and pies is butternut squash.

Pumpkin Cakes Recipes

Here's a roundup of 17 recipes that'll satisfy your pumpkin cravings! These pumpkin desserts are moist, full of flavor, and the aroma will fill your kitchen as you bake them. Who doesn't love that?

Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Maple Frosting

This recipe is easy to make and perfect for cozy weekends, family events, Thanksgiving, or potlucks. It's perfectly spiced, moist, soft, and the cream cheese frosting is oh so dreamy.

Cut cake slices topped with frosting on a white paper

Photo: alsothecrumbsplease.com

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

This cheesecake is perfect for the holidays! It's an amazing combination of rich and creamy pumpkin-spiced cheesecake filling and delicious gingersnap cookie crust and is served with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

A slice of cheesecake on a cake server

Photo: sallysbakingaddiction.com

Pumpkin Roll Cake

A light and tender sponge cake seamlessly rolls up around a butter and cream cheese filling, which has some tanginess in addition to its rich flavor from the butter!

Cake roll on a serving plate with two slices cut off

Photo: easyweeknightrecipes.com

Pumpkin Spice Cake

This delicious fall dessert is the perfect combination of pumpkin-spiced cake that is moist and tasty and a buttery cream cheese frosting. It only takes 8 ingredients to prepare - who doesn’t love an easy recipe?

A slice of cake on a dessert plate

Photo: thecountrycook.net

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

This moist and delicious bundt is topped with a sweet glaze that will have your mouth watering at first bite. The spices really come through, giving this dessert a distinctive, delicious taste.

A slice of bundt cake with icing on top

Photo: justsotasty.com

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

This pumpkin delight not only tastes great but looks just as good which makes it perfect for any occasion. Your family and friends will keep requesting this cake over and over again!

Layered cake on a cake plate with one third of the cake missing

Photo: askchefdennis.com

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

There is hardly a simpler cake than this. It only takes a few minutes to whip together, and all you need are a few staples from the pantry. Best recipe if you're looking for a quick and easy treat.

A slice of cream cheese frosted cake on a plate with a fork

Photo: lmld.org

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

The pumpkin pie vibe of this coffee cake is undeniable. The rich, tangy taste that you get from the sour cream, together with the warm, spicy taste make for an irresistible treat! There's also streusel on top!

A mini slice of cake with a bite missing

Photo: handletheheat.com

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Despite the name, this isn't just any ordinary cake. It's a delicious hybrid of two favorite desserts: pumpkin pie and cake! It tastes like fall in every bite with hints of cinnamon spice. It's simply an amazing treat!

Two layered pumpkin dessert slice topped with ice cream and pecans

Photo: sugarapron.com

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

Made with yellow cake mix and a handful of basic ingredients, this dessert is perfect for novice home bakers as it is quick and easy to make. Eat it with your hands like brownies or enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream.

A slice of pumpkin cake with whipped cream on top

Photo: letsdishrecipes.com

Pumpkin Pound Cake

Not only does this pound cake look delicious, it really is a fantastic pumpkin dessert to add to your recipe collection. It's incredibly soft and moist, and the brown butter icing makes this treat unforgettable.

Close up of iced pound cake with a slice missing

Photo: grandbaby-cakes.com

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

If you're looking for something to serve at your next dinner party, then look no further. This perfectly spiced sheet cake with irresistible brown butter cream cheese frosting will be the hit at your next family gathering.

A slice of sheet cake covered with frosting on a napkin

Photo: twopeasandtheirpod.com

Pumpkin Shaped Cake

I am sure the look of this cake fascinates you as much as it does me! Layers of moist cake filled with creamy frosting and decorated like a pumpkin. What better birthday cake for any pumpkin lover?

Cake shaped as a pumpkin on a cake plate

Photo: chelsweets.com

Pumpkin Mug Cake

The absolute best part about this mug cake is that you only need 4 ingredients to make it! It can be whipped up in less than 1 minute and will make your kitchen smell amazing.

Small cake in a mug topped with icing

Photo: chocolatecoveredkatie.com

Pumpkin Cake Pops

These adorable cake pops are perfect for any fall event! Crumbled pumpkin cake mixed with cream cheese frosting and decorated before being served on a stick is all that is needed to make your event a huge success.

A half dozen decorated cake pops on a white plate

Photo: whatshouldimakefor.com

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Imagine fluffy cupcakes topped with silky cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes are packed with spice flavors and are easy to make. It's better to make a double batch because these guys disappear quickly.

Three cupcakes on a plate with piped frosting on top

Photo: beyondfrosting.com

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

This super moist and perfectly spiced bundt cake is so easy to make and requires only 15 minutes of prep time. It's loaded with chocolate chips so you can enjoy it any time of the year! What more could we ask for?

Slices of pumpkin bundt cake with lots of chocolate chips on three dessert plates

Photo: alsothecrumbsplease.com

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