17 Pumpkin Cakes to Add to Your Fall Bucket List

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.

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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?

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.

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 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!

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?

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?