As soon as the weather turns or here in California the calendar changes from August to September my tastebuds switch from stone-fruit to the rich, warming flavors of pumpkin.
Baking with pumpkin packs so much moisture, thickness, and subtle flavor to your baked goods then add some delicious pumpkin pie spice for the best warm flavor combination! It is often used as a fat substitute for a healthier twist on baking recipes.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
This easy pumpkin quick bread is swirled with a cream cheese layer resembling cheesecake. This bread has been named a bread because it's not overly sweet. It's the perfect treat with a cup of coffee!

Oat Flour Pumpkin Bread
My oat flour banana bread for years has been one of the most popular recipes on my website so a few years back I knew that I needed to make a pumpkin version. This has also become a reader favorite.
Nutella Swirled Pumpkin Bread
When we added Nutella to our beloved pumpkin bread my family was cautious to try it, once they did the loaf was gone within the hour. Trust me, it is one of the best combinations!!
Cookie Butter Pumpkin Bread
Once we knew that Nutella was a winner with pumpkin it was only natural to try cookie butter. The natural warmth of spicy cookie butter pairs perfectly with fall's number one ingredient!
Pumpkin Cheesecake
One of the recipes that made me fall deeply in love with pumpkin. I never have an autumn season without this easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
This cheesecake is for those that might be unsure of making a baked cheesecake. There are no eggs involved and no baking all you have to do is be patient and let the cheesecake chill.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
What better way to have cheesecake than in a bar form!
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Another hand-held version. These individual pumpkin cheesecakes are made in a cupcake pan, get crazy and use some autumnal cupcake liners.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Incredibly soft cinnamon rolls are filled with real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice for a warm, fall breakfast dream! These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are absolutely scrumptious. Detailed step-by-step photos teach you how to bake this cinnamon rolls recipe.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
Rich, moist pumpkin muffins are filled with a cheesecake mixture and topped with pumpkin spiced pumpkin seeds. Forget Starbucks Muffins, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins are the only pumpkin muffin you will need this fall!
Pumpkin Nutella Muffins
Deliciously soft and moist pumpkin muffins are swirled with Nutella for a spectacular fall breakfast treat. Step-by-step photos show you how to bake this delicious mini muffin recipe. These Pumpkin Nutella Muffins will be your new fall favorite!!
Pumpkin Muffins
Gorgeous and moist pumpkin muffins are topped with brown sugar and oat streusel and finished with a maple glaze. These Pumpkin muffins encompass all your fall muffin dreams in one!
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This pumpkin coffee cake is soft, tender, and full of warm spices. The perfect brunch recipe for the autumn season. Made with simple ingredients this pumpkin coffee cake recipe is easy to make and a favorite by all!!
Baked Pumpkin Maple Donuts
Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts are full of delicious autumn flavor and topped with a glorious maple glaze. Step-by-step photos teach you how to bake this cake-style pumpkin donut recipe.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
This Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe will become your new favorite. Step-by-step photos show you how to bake these cookies. Brown butter, pumpkin pie spice, and real pumpkin puree are what makes these the best Pumpkin snickerdoodle Cookie!
Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
This Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe will become your new favorite. Brown Butter, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Pumpkin, and of course loads of Chocolate Chunks are what makes these the best Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirled Brownies
Thick chewy brownies are studded with dollops of pumpkin cheesecake and vanilla cheesecake. These extra special fall-inspired brownies are the perfect dessert for your Halloween or Thanksgiving party! Step-by-step photos show you how to make this pumpkin cheesecake brownie recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Bars
The perfect fall treat for a party! A delicious oat pecan shortbread crust is filled with a creamy pumpkin filling, then topped with a crumble and butterscotch chips. Honestly, these pumpkin pie bars don't get enough attention!
Pumpkin Pie
A delicious fail-proof recipe for pumpkin pie. Easily made a day or two ahead of time this pumpkin pie recipe is the best! Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Layer Cake
Easy Brown Butter Pumpkin Cake Recipe is filled with Dulce de Leche and a Brown Butter Frosting, you will love this Easy Pumpkin Layer Cake! Step-by-step photos teach you how to bake this cake recipe.
Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Bars frosted with a Cream Cheese Frosting are irresistible and super easy and quick to make! The perfect fall treat. Step-by-step photos help you make these tasty pumpkin cake bars!
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
And last but not least, the spice blend we all adore. You can buy this premixed at the store but in case you run out you can easily mix up your own!
Don't forget to check out all of my fall favorite recipes.
Cynthia Jones says
Elizabeth,
I love your recipes! Is it possible to replace the pumpkin for sweet potato in your pumpkin recipes. Not a very big fan of pumpkin but I love sweet potatoes.
Cynthia
Elizabeth Waterson says
Hi Cynthia, thanks for reaching out. I have never swapped out sweet potatoes for pumpkin but it seems as if you can totally swap it out. Please let me know if you try any of the recipes! Hope you're having a wonderful autumn season! XX Liz