Here are 13 of my best easy pumpkin dessert recipes, from simple no-fail pumpkin pie to one-pan dump cake, soft cookies, and even pumpkin cinnamon rolls. They are all packed with moisture, warm spices, and lots of cozy fall flavor.
It’s pumpkin season and these pumpkin desserts are simple to make and ALWAYS hit the spot.
1. Pumpkin Dump Cake
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is a quick dessert with a rich pumpkin pie consistency and a cake-like streusel topping. You mix everything right in the pan which makes this one of the easiest pumpkin dessert recipes EVER.
Pumpkin Dump Cake (Easy Recipe!)
2. Pumpkin Banana Bread
Pumpkin Banana Bread is soft, moist, and naturally sweet thanks to ripe bananas. The pumpkin purée adds moisture and a warm flavor that makes this quick bread perfect for snacking or gifting.
Pumpkin Banana Bread (Moist for Days!)
3. Easy Traditional Pumpkin Pie
This Super Easy Classic Pumpkin Pie has a smooth filling with gentle spice and a soft custard-like texture. It comes together fast with simple ingredients and my no-fail pie crust recipe. A great choice when you want classic pumpkin flavor without fuss.
Best Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Delicious + No Fail!)
4. Amazingly Tender Pumpkin Bread
My go-to Pumpkin Bread recipe is incredibly moist, soft, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger and cloves. It slices cleanly and stays fresh for days. Make a double batch and put your cans of pumpkin to delicious use.
Pumpkin Bread
5. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft, cakey Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies bake up soft and tender with lots of melty chocolate. The pumpkin keeps them moist and lightly spiced. Swap in white chocolate chips if you like!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Easy recipe!)
6. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake with warm pumpkin pie bars. The layers bake into a smooth, rich treat that feels special but is still simple to prepare. The crumbly graham cracker crust with melted butter is easy and delicious.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars (Easy Recipe!)
7. Soft Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are fluffy and sweet with lots of chocolate in every bite. They freeze well and make a great snack or quick breakfast. Frost them for a cupcake vibe!
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins (Soft + Fluffy for DAYS!)
8. Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin Cupcakes are fluffy, soft pumpkin recipe with a mellow spice profile. They pair beautifully with cream cheese frosting (or you could use a simple glaze).
Pumpkin Cupcakes
9. Pumpkin Roll Cake
This Pumpkin Roll Cake is soft and flexible with a creamy filling. It cuts into pretty spirals that always impress. The batter mixes quickly and the cake rolls easily while warm.
Pumpkin Roll Cake
10. Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Soft Pumpkin Cookies are pillowy, tender, and lightly spiced. They taste like tiny bites of pumpkin cake. They bake quickly which makes them great for busy days.
Soft-Baked Pumpkin Cookies
11. Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Pumpkin Banana Muffins are moist and warmly spiced. The banana adds natural sweetness and the pumpkin keeps them soft.
Pumpkin Banana Muffins (Soft + Fluffy!)
12. Spiced Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cake is moist and fragrant with pumpkin pie spice. Add some cranberries and pecans, if you like. You can serve it plain or add frosting for extra sweetness.
Pumpkin Spice Cake (with Cream Cheese Frosting)
13. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls bake up soft with a warm cinnamon flavor running through the egg-rich brioche dough. The filling is sweet and the icing melts into the spirals. Perfect for brunch with the kids!
