Food and Recipes Veggies Squash Pumpkin 26 Pumpkin Spice Recipes That Taste Like Fall By Southern Living Editors Updated on November 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey It's no secret that Southerners look forward to fall baking with one of the season's signature ingredients: pumpkin spice. We don't only have eyes for pumpkin spice, but we also crave the medley of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves that come together to create the ultimate fall treat. From our pumpkin spice-flavored cookies that will disappear from the plate to miniature pumpkin cheesecakes that will charm anyone who takes a bite, this plethora of pumpkin spice treats can carry you through the whole autumn season. You'll see that pumpkin spice is actually quite nice when paired with almost every other fall flavor. A few of our favorite concoctions even cozy it up to chocolate, caramel-swirled icing, and candied pecans for unexpected matches made in heaven. Here, we've collected the best pumpkin spice recipes that are sure to spice up your fall menu—especially when pumpkin spice-loving guests are around. 01 of 26 Seeded Pumpkin Bread Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Recipe: Seeded Pumpkin Bread Do you want a treat that is just as pretty as it is delicious? Make this bread decorated with flax, pumpkin and sesame seeds for a pretty presentation. 02 of 26 Pumpkin-Pecan Coffee Cake Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Recipe: Pumpkin-Pecan Coffee Cake Using the same batter as the previous recipe, this coffee cake is a different twist on pumpkin. Pair with a cup of coffee for a cozy fall breakfast. 03 of 26 Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Recipe: Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins There is just something that makes pumpkin and chocolate that makes it the perfect combination. Melty chocolate chips with the warm flavor of pumpkin are sure to delight. 04 of 26 Pumpkin Pound Cake Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Recipe: Pumpkin Pound Cake Few fall cakes deliver a presentation quite like this one. Bring our Pumpkin Pound Cake to your next church potluck or tailgate and everyone will be in awe. 05 of 26 Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Photographer: Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes All the creamy comfort of an autumnal cheesecake—in miniature form, because why not? Let everyone have their own personal taste of the season. 06 of 26 Sugar-And-Pumpkin Spice Muffins Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Recipe: Sugar-And-Pumpkin Spice Muffins Sugar and spice is always nice! For this recipe, we roast a whole sugar pumpkin to really bring fresh seasonal flavor to the forefront. 07 of 26 Pumpkin Pie Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Cake Here you will find the tastiest mash-up of the season, with pumpkin pie filling and cake batter melding into one sliceable masterpiece in the oven. Enjoy this cake à la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 08 of 26 Pumpkin Spice Cookies Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cookies This little cookie is the perfect pick-me-up. If you want an extra decadent treat, frost these festive cookies with cream cheese frosting or sprinkle on some pecans for a real treat. 09 of 26 Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Recipe: Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Wake up to the smell of streusel-topped pumpkin spice muffins. We guarantee any drop-in guest would love a taste. 10 of 26 Pumpkin Spice-Heath Cake Alison Miksch Recipe: Pumpkin Spice-Heath Cake Toffee candy bars and seasonal spices take this pumpkin sheet cake over the top without the hassle of frosting layers. With bits of toffee throughout the cake, this is a treat your candy lovers will devour. 11 of 26 Mini Pumpkin Pies Micah A. Leal Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Pies Bite-sized pumpkin pies are perfect for holiday entertaining—and weeknight snacking, too. No judgement here! 12 of 26 Pumpkin Bread Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Bread Of course we had to include this classic. Spread some butter or cream cheese on this spiced-filled bread for a morning breakfast treat you won't soon forget, even when the last crumb is gone. 13 of 26 Pumpkin Spice Granola Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Granola In addition to using a delightful pumpkin pie spice blend, this recipe also uses some canned pumpkin, almond butter, and shredded coconut to make the most chewy and flavorful batch of autumn granola ever. Perfect to pair with yogurt or even just a little bit of milk and fresh berries, this treat will change your breakfast game. 14 of 26 Pumpkin Dump Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake Top this cake with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg for an impressive dessert that requires just 10 minutes of hands-on time. 15 of 26 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Micah A. Leal Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies A cake-like texture and melty pockets of chocolate make these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies a favorite on our seasonal dessert spread. The richness of the brown sugar in this recipe adds an extra bit of depth that we just love! 16 of 26 Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Southern Living Recipe: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Comprised of two soft pumpkin spice cookies bonded together by velvety and rich cream cheese frosting, nothing is more destined to become a favorite on fall dessert tables. The bright orange color also makes these treats perfect for game days, depending on who you are rooting for. 17 of 26 Pumpkin Crunch Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Crunch Cake How much pumpkin is too much pumpkin? Our answer: there is no limit! The pumpkin seeds on top of this delicious cake add a fabulous autumnal crunch you will not soon forget. 18 of 26 Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Pumpkin-Spice Bundt with Brown Sugar Icing and Candied Pecans This show-stopping Bundt cake is made for fall parties that require something extra special.Make sure the icing is still a little warm when you pour it over the cake for the perfect drizzle. 19 of 26 Pumpkin Layer Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling Recipe: Pumpkin Layer Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting You won't find a prettier centerpiece for your fall table than this layer cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting swirled with decadent homemade caramel. You can make the cake layers up to three days in advance and store them in the fridge until you are ready to assemble. 20 of 26 Pumpkin Spice Cake Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cake When it comes to sweet, we love a unique presentation. This seasonal centerpiece is drizzled with a buttery caramel sauce and made extra fluffy and "magical" with a layer of flan. 21 of 26 Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue Jody Horton Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue This elegant tart comes with deep autumnal charm, thanks to the addition of both pumpkin pie spice and clover honey. While this tart takes a little bit of time, trust us when we say it is worth the work. 22 of 26 Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Recipe: Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake Did you ever think that you would be able to make an entire cheesecake in your Instant Pot? Here's your chance to test your baking prowess with the quick-cooking appliance. 23 of 26 Cranberry Apple Pumpkin Bundt Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Recipe: Cranberry Apple Pumpkin Bundt We put all of our favorite fall flavors into one cake that you and your guests will love. With a little bit of maple, pecans, cranberries, apple and pumpkin this recipe is sure to dazzle. 24 of 26 Pumpkin Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke Recipe: Pumpkin Cake with Spiced Whipped Cream Everyone needs a quick and easy pumpkin cake up their sleeve, and this one doesn't require any pesky (or perfect) frosting skills. Simply pile layers high with homemade spiced whipped cream. 25 of 26 Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Instead of a typically combined pumpkin cheesecake, keep things simple and show-stopping with this layered version that is like eating both a slice of pumpkin pie and a slice of classic cheesecake at the same time. 26 of 26 Dairy-Free Coconut-Pumpkin Pie Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns Recipe: Dairy-Free Coconut-Pumpkin Pie Perhaps featuring the heaviest hand of holiday spice in the bunch, this pumpkin pie is given yet another twirl for the season with the addition of coconut milk. As an added bonus, this dessert makes a wonderful treat for guests who don't eat dairy. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit