Leftover Pumpkin Purée? Don’t Let It Go to Waste

When it comes to fall baking, few pantry staples are as reliable as a can of pumpkin purée. It’s the secret to moist, tender bakes, and it takes the work out of capturing that cozy fall flavor. From tender pumpkin muffins and spice-filled pumpkin cakes to an elegant pumpkin crème brûlée, these recipes prove there’s so much more to canned pumpkin than the classic pie. Whether you’re baking for a weekend treat or planning your Thanksgiving dessert table, there’s something here for every occasion.

 

Pumpkin cake with cream glaze on a white stand, a slice removed showing moist interior, coffee cup in the blurred background.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

We’ve never met a pumpkin spice latte we didn’t like, so why not turn it into an epic cake?! This stunning bake combines the sweetness of pumpkin and fragrant spice with espresso powder and brown sugar for the classic PSL taste.

Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Pecan Streusel

Get your pumpkin fix with these hearty Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Pecan Streusel.

Pumpkin Doughnut Bundt Cake

Pumpkin purée and crème fraîche make this Bundt rich and moist, while nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice give it a warm, old-fashioned doughnut flavor.

Pumpkin Soda Bread Rolls

Pumpkin Soda Bread Rolls

Pepitas are sprinkled on top for an added layer of texture as well as to complement the pumpkin with their slightly sweet and subtle nutty flavor.

Pumpkin pie with piped whipped cream rosettes and a spiced crumb crust on a green table

Speculaas-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

This isn’t your grandma’s pumpkin pie. A buttery crumb crust made of speculaas cookies and roasted pistachios and a fluffy yet wonderfully rich pumpkin chiffon filling elevate the original.

Two ramekins of crème brûlée with caramelized tops on a marble countertop, sugar bowl in the background.

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

The simple, elegant flavors of a classic crème brûlée get a seasonal makeover with canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. 

Sliced nutty loaf cake with walnuts and a light dusting of powdered sugar on parchment

Pumpkin Date Loaf

This quick bread magnificently marries two irresistible autumnal desserts: a classic pumpkin loaf and sugared dates.

Pumpkin Roulade

Pumpkin Roulade

This Pumpkin Roulade wraps a tender, spiced pumpkin cake around a light, fluffy cream cheese filling.

Browned Butter Pumpkin Spice Cake

This triple-layer stunner packs everything you could want in a fall cake: creamy pumpkin, aromatic spice, and nutty browned butter. 

Pumpkin Sourdough Loaf

Pumpkin Sourdough Loaf

The ultimate seasonal centerpiece, our Pumpkin Sourdough Loaf is full of wonderfully festive flavors and irresistible charm. 

Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Maximum flavor and a soft texture for days were our top goals for this bread, and we more than succeeded

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