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    BEST EVER Pumpkin Recipes

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    Do you love pumpkin? Then you’re in for a treat. Pumpkin transforms into lots of delicious fall recipes. Whip together these easy pumpkin recipes for some tasty seasonal food. Perfect for the holidays, these dishes are as delicious as they are fun.

    A collage of pumpkin recipes.
    Pumpkin Recipes to try this fall
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    The great thing about pumpkin is that it is a very versatile fruit. We often use pumpkin seeds in our granola and cereals throughout the year. But the pumpkin itself becomes very popular in fall. With the pumpkin, you can make amazing sweet or savory pumpkin recipes. While it makes the most amazing pumpkin desserts, pumpkin cake, or pumpkin bread it can also make a comforting pumpkin soup or curry. 

    Pumpkin spice mix is a very popular spice in fall and it was created with combination spices that work great with pumpkin such as pumpkin spice lattes. 

    Yes, a pumpkin is actually a fruit, not a vegetable but it has to be cooked. Cooking pumpkin is very similar to cooking butternut squash and in fact, you can replace butternut squash in any recipe with pumpkin to give it a bit more of a fall flavor or pumpkin flavor. While you can boil or steam it, one of my favorite ways to use it is to roast it. Roasting helps bring out its natural flavors and makes it sweeter.

    Below you will find over 30 recipes using pumpkin as the main ingredient. Often accompanies with spices and flavors that complement this fruit in fall such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, maple syrup, allspice, cloves,  or pumpkin spices in pumpkin cakes, cupcakes, or pumpkin muffins. 

    Collage of pumpkin recipes
    Pumpkin Recipes to try this fall

    Simple variations 

    The truth is you can turn some of your favorite recipes by simply adding pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie spice. For example, You can make your own or use canned pumpkin puree or pumpkin spice mix. 

    • Add pumpkin puree to your classic cheesecake to make a pumpkin cheesecake. 
    • Or add pumpkin puree to your vanilla cupcakes to make pumpkin cupcakes or pumpkin cookies. 
    • Add pumpkin puree to your breakfast oatmeal to make pumpkin oatmeal. 
    • Use pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to your classic pancake or waffle recipes to make delicious pumpkin pancakes or pumpkin waffles. Better yet, add a few chocolate chips to make chocolate chip pumpkin pancakes. 
    • Or add a little pumpkin puree to your favorite pasta sauce to make a pumpkin pasta. 
    • Sprinkle some pumpkin spice to your favorite snack in winter to give it a little fall zing. 
    • A little pumpkin puree and spice to your cream cheese frosting or favorite vanilla buttercream make the best frosting for your cupcakes, especially when combined with maple syrup. 
    • I've made many layer cake recipes with pumpkin spice and puree to make pumpkin layer cakes

    My best pumpkin recipes

    Two basics you must have...

    At the beginning of fall, I do two things. I make a big batch of my homemade pumpkin puree and freeze it so I can use it whenever I need it. And I make my homemade pumpkin spice.

    Homemade Pumpkin Puree

    Making your own homemade pumpkin puree is surprisingly simple and easy. There are many methods to make this puree but my favorite is roasting the pumpkin as it brings out the natural sweetness fo the fruit.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin puree in a jar.

    Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix

    What better way to welcome fall than a sprinkle of the fresh homemade pumpkin spice mix over your baked goods and drinks? Did you know that this spice mix needs only five basic spices you probably already have in your pantry?
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin spice mix.

    Pumpkin lattes are a must in fall

    These two are some of the first few things we make at the beginning of fall, when the days are still warm for an iced latte, but the evenings are cold and begging for a hot latte.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte (hot)

    This pumpkin spice latte takes just 5 minutes and a few pantry staples. No more standing in long coffee shop lines. And, best of all, it's delicious. It's made with coffee, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and honey.
    Check out this recipe
    Spice Latte in a glass.

    Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

    This pumpkin spice latte takes just 5 minutes and a few pantry staples. No more standing in long coffee shop lines. And, best of all, it's delicious made with coffee, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and honey.
    Check out this recipe
    two glasses of cold pumpkin spice latte.

    Pumpkin Chai Latte

    Add the flavors of fall to your classic chai latte with this pumpkin chai latte. Made with pumpkin puree and chai spice this one gets ready in less than 5 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    A chai latte in a glass cup on a marble surface

    Pumpkin Pancakes

    Pumpkin recipes can be delicious, but getting the right consistency for pumpkin pancakes isn't easy. Give this recipe a try for a delicious fall breakfast. Made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, they have delicious crisp edges too.
    Check out this recipe
    Stack of pancakes with maple syrup.

    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes

    Today, I added chocolate chips to my classic pumpkin pancakes to make these irresistible chocolate chip pumpkin pancakes. Made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice these are kids-approved and perfect any time of the day.
    Check out this recipe
    A stack of pancakes with pumpkin puree.

    Recipe for Pumpkin Waffles

    This recipe for pumpkin waffles makes light and fluffy waffles. Made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and brown sugar this is a simple and easy recipe that gets done in just 20 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Waffles on a black plate with whipped cream.

    Pumpkin cakes, bundts, loafs

    Whether it's a coffee cake or a layered cake, celebrations in fall become extra special when you add a seasonal element to your desserts.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

    The rich flavor of pumpkin spice latte beverage in a cake makes a delicious pumpkin spice-latte cake. Frosted with maple buttercream this is a light and airy oil-based cake with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and coffee. Perfect layer cake to adorn a festive dinner table, birthday cake, or to impress family and friends.
    Check out this recipe
    A frosted spice latte cake with fondant pumpkins.

    Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Celebrate this holiday season with this pumpkin spice cake frosted with delicious no-butter cream cheese frosting that just melts in your mouth. A rich butter-based cake made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice. Perfect layer cake to adorn a festive dinner table, birthday cake, or to impress family and friends.
    Check out this recipe
    A frosted cake with cream cheese and fondant pumpkins.

    BEST Ever Pumpkin Cream Cake

    This pumpkin cream cake recipe is rich, moist, and delicious. Made with whipping cream in the batter as well as in the buttercream. A light and airy butter-based cake with pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice mix. Perfect layer cake to adorn a festive dinner table, birthday cake, or to impress family and friends.
    Check out this recipe
    A frosted cake with fondant pumpkins on top

    Pumpkin Cake Tutorial

    How to make a pumpkin cake – the perfect gift for a fall inspired cake whether it’s a birthday celebration or Thanksgiving dessert table. Made with rich, delicious chocolate mud cake and frosted with my velvet American buttercream before being covered in fondant. An airbrushed spray adds more depth and characteristic to the final look of the cake.
    Check out this recipe
    A pumpkin shaped cake.

    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake

    This pumpkin cake recipe is a moist, light, and airy cake made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and lots of chocolate chips. Serve with or without the glaze this cake is the perfect fall dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    A glaze bundt cake on a cake stand.

    Coconut Pumpkin Bundt Cake

    It's the flavor of fall in this coconut pumpkin bundt cake drizzled with coconut caramel. This oil-based cake enriched with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and coconut cream is moist, light, and airy
    Check out this recipe
    A pumpkin bundt cake on a cake stand.

    Pumpkin Bread

    Pumpkin is also a wonderful flavor to use with bread. Here are a few I think you will love.

    Soft Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

    Add a seasonal touch using pumpkin puree to your next batch of dinner rolls with these pumpkin dinner rolls. A simple and easy recipe that creates soft, light, and fluffy bread you can eat on its own or serve with your meal.
    Check out this recipe
    Soft dinner rolls on a wooden board.

    Pumpkin Crescent Rolls

    I'm giving my classic crescent rolls a taste of fall with these no-knead pumpkin crescent rolls. Soft, light, and airy made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin crescents on a wooden board.

    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

    This chocolate chip pumpkin bread is light and airy; it's an oil-based sweet bread made in a loaf pan with pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice. A simple and easy recipe that takes just 10 minutes to mix and 50 minutes to bake.
    Check out this recipe
    Sliced pumpkin loaf bread with chocolate chips.

    Pumpkin cupcakes and muffins

    When pumpkins are in season why not treat your muffins and cupcakes with some pumpkin love? Add a little pumpkin puree to your favorite muffin or cupcake for a wonderful fall-inspired treat.

    Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Pumpkin cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting and caramel drizzle take the classic dessert to new heights.  There is no fancy equipment needed. The cupcakes are moist with a little pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree.
    Check out this recipe
    3 pumpkin donuts with frosting.

    Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Oat Streusel

    Celebrate the season of fall with these pumpkin spice muffins topped with a buttery oat streusel. A light and airy oil-based batter with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spices make these very addictive.
    Check out this recipe
    Muffins on a table.

    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake muffins

    These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are moist, light, and airy. They are made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and loaded with chocolate chips. Classic homestyle muffins just like grandma used to make.
    Check out this recipe
    two plates with muffins

    Fondant Pumpkin Cupcake Decorating

    These pumpkin cupcakes are perfect treats to give as gifts to anyone big or small during the season of fall or Halloween. I’ve used my Pumpkin spiced apple cupcakes recipe and decorated them to look like pumpkins. They are simple, easy and adorable as you can see in the video tutorial.
    Check out this recipe
    Cupcakes decorated like pumpkins.

    Pumpkin Donuts

    Donuts come to life in fall and winter. These comfort food baked or deep-fried rings are delicious. Of course, add a few warm fall spices to these and everyone will be asking you for the recipe.

    Mini Pumpkin Cake Donuts Recipe

    These baked mini pumpkin cake donuts are bite-sized treats that are simple and easy to make in less than 25 minutes. Made with pumpkin puree and pumpkins spice these will become your kids' favorite in no time at all.
    Check out this recipe
    Assorted doughnuts on a table.

    Fried Pumpkin Donuts - Cinnamon Sugar

    Pumpkin Donuts fried in oil are as tasty as they are easy to make. Pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice are added to the dough to give them the flavors of fall. These are then coated with cinnamon sugar.
    Check out this recipe
    A stack of donuts.

    Pumpkin Desserts

    Who doesn't love a good soufflé and creme brûlée? Bring these to life in fall with a taste of pumpkin and the warmth of pumpkin spice.

    Light and Fluffy Pumpkin Souffle Recipe

    If you won't have a pumpkin pie, then you must have a pumpkin souffle this Thanksgiving. Nothing beats the light and fluffy yet custardy lightly spiced dessert with all the flavors of fall in a spoon full
    Check out this recipe
    A pumpkin soufflé in pink ramekin.

    Pumpkin Creme Brûlée Recipe

    Add a seasonal touch to your next creme brûlée with this pumpkin creme brûlée. Rich, creamy, decadent made with egg yolks, cream, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice. The perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
    Check out this recipe
    Ramekins with creme brulee.

    Pumpkin pies, tarts and tartlets

    Pumpkins can truly bring pies, tarts, and tartlets to life this time of the year. Whether you make one a large tart for the family or a few mini tartlets for all your guests. And I have just the right flavors for you.

    Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Tart

    Celebrate the season of fall with something different this Thanksgiving. This triple chocolate pumpkin tart has three layers of chocolate both white and dark infused with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice in a homemade buttery shortcrust pastry.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin tart on a cake stand.

    Chocolate Tartlets

    These chocolate tartlets are buttery rich ready-to-use mini tart shells filled with my easy chocolate ganache recipe. You can make your own mini tart shells of course but these make quick and easy semi-homemade treats.
    Check out this recipe
    Ganache filled tartlets on a table.

    Salted Chocolate Caramel Tartlets

    These chocolate caramel tartlets are perfect bite-size, make-ahead semi-homemade treats. Made with homemade caramel sauce, dark chocolate, and ready-to-use tart shells but you can also make homemade mini tart shells.
    Check out this recipe
    Mini tartlets on a black board.

    Pumpkin Soups

    Nothing beats warm homemade soup on a cold fall night. And while I have many hearty, healthy, and homemade soups, these two pumpkin recipes are truly comforting and scrumptious.

    How to Make Pumpkin Soup

    This is how to make pumpkin soup in less than 20 mins. Rich, creamy, and delicious. Made with fresh pumpkins, a touch of maple syrup. And the crunch from the toasted pumpkin seeds give this soup the warmth of fall.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl of pumpkin soup.

    Roast Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup

    This roast pumpkin sweet potato soup is the simplest and easiest soup recipe that you can make. Also, roasting the veggies brings out the sweetness of the vegetables and adds to the velvet texture of the soup.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl with pumpkin sweet potato soup.

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    Author - Veena Azmanov

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    Veena is the author of three blogs - Veena Azmanov, Cake Decorating Tutorials, and East Indian Recipes.
    She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook.

     

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    1. Pam Greer

      What an amazing round up!!! I don't know where to begin, I think with the donuts!

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      • Veena Azmanov

        Thank you. Pam

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    2. Cathleen

      SO EXCITED to start baking with pumpkin. You are making me want to try all of these recipes. So perfect for the fall 🙂

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      • Veena Azmanov

        Thank you, Cathleen. Yes, these are wonderful. You must try some

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