Pumpkin season sneaks in quietly until your cravings hit full force. Suddenly, you’re looking for a way to bring that flavor home without juggling mixing bowls or special pans. That’s where your trusty 13×9 pan comes in—perfect for easy, cozy fall desserts. Ahead, we’ve gathered 10 crowd-pleasing pumpkin treats, all made in that one pan.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
A warm pumpkin dessert doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. Dump cake skips the fuss. You dump ingredients in layers: spiced pumpkin puree, boxed cake mix, and butter, then bake. No mixer, no stress. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you want seconds before your plate’s even empty.
Pumpkin Spice Bars
Someone once brought these to a work potluck, and not a single one survived the lunch hour. They’re soft like cake and carry that sweet cinnamon-clove aroma that fills the whole house. The best part? They slice neatly and stack well, making them perfect for sharing.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Think of it as pumpkin pie’s more relaxed cousin. This sheet cake bakes up fluffy and moist, filling your 13×9 pan with golden goodness. A generous swipe of cream cheese frosting on top turns it into a crowd-pleaser. Nobody misses the pie crust.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
“Cheesecake is too complicated.” Not when it’s baked in a 13×9 pan. These bars give you all the creamy richness without springform pans or water baths. The pumpkin layer swirls into tangy cream cheese for a flavor that tastes fancy but feels easy.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Warm and sweet with a trace of spice, these rolls feel like a hug in food form. Pumpkin in the dough makes them extra tender, while a simple glaze finishes the job. Spread them in your pan and let that sugary scent pull everyone into the kitchen.
Pumpkin Streusel Cake
A crumb topping that shatters just enough when you bite into it. That’s what makes this cake shine. Beneath it? A soft, pumpkin-spiced base that feels like fall in every forkful. It’s the kind of dessert you serve at brunch and again after dinner.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
It starts with stale bread and ends with something magical. Custardy and just sweet enough, this bread pudding turns leftovers into something that tastes like it took hours. Pumpkin adds a silky richness that clings to every bite. Serve it warm, and don’t forget to add whipped cream.
Pumpkin Magic Cake
Three layers from one batter? That’s the magic. This quirky dessert separates as it bakes: dense pumpkin on the bottom, custard in the middle, light cake on top. It’s weird in the best way. The texture keeps people guessing. Plus, the flavor makes sure they never forget it.
Pumpkin Pie Squares
These are pie simplified. Instead of rolling the crust, you press in a buttery base, pour in your pumpkin filling, and bake. Then, you get a firm, sliceable treat that travels better than a traditional pie. Pack them for school or serve them after dinner; they’re good, cold or warm.
Pumpkin Chocolate Cake
Pumpkin and chocolate get along better than you’d think. This cake is deep and moist, with pumpkin giving the crumb an almost velvet texture. Bake it once, and you’ll start reaching for pumpkin puree every time you want a chocolate fix.
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