14 Pumpkin Cake Recipes That Might Make You Forget About Pie

Pumpkin Spice Icebox Cake

Although this pumpkin spice cake recipe looks just like one of those fancy (and fussy) crepe cakes, it actually requires only 20 minutes of hands-on prep time. That's because instead of crepes or cake, it calls for store-bought gingersnap cookies for the layers stuffed between swirls of pumpkin-infused whipped cream. Along with the pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, and dulce de leche, this recipe proves that icebox cakes can definitely tiptoe from summer into fall.

Glazed Pumpkin-Pecan Cakes

Instead of a donut, treat yourself to a mini pumpkin bundt cake for breakfast on a chilly fall morning. Thanks to plenty of pumpkin pie spice, each bite of these yummy treats tastes almost like a mash-up of pumpkin pie and cake—all in one individual-portioned treat. For a carvable crunchy element, sprinkle chopped pecans on top before adding the glaze.

Buy It: Nordic Ware Mini Bundt Pan ($45, Williams Sonoma)

Pumpkin Spice Latte Bundt Cake with Whipped Cream

Serve a dramatic-looking cake that's perfect for Halloween (just look at that gorgeous brown and orange combo!), the fall season, or any time you want a fix of cocoa and pumpkin with this pumpkin bundt cake. A bit of espresso powder in the mix gives it that latte flavor you know and love.

Pumpkin Football Cakes

We're awarding these adorable pumpkin cakes a touchdown for being the perfect treat for tailgating season. Not only are these tasty cakes filled with canned pumpkin and a mouthwatering blend of warm spices, but they're also stuffed with ultra-creamy, vanilla frosting. Shape them into cute footballs complete with frosting "stitches" on top and these pumpkin cakes are ready for kickoff.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Mug Cake

Easy pumpkin cake recipes don't get much simpler than this. A few basic ingredients and a microwave-safe cup are all you need to make this single-serving pumpkin mug cake. You can share if you want to, but we'll totally understand if you want to savor this dessert all on your own.

Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake

If you're the kind of java drinker who rushes out for a pumpkin spice latte the first day they're on sale, this easy pumpkin coffee cake recipe is for you. The buttery streusel and rich coffee drizzle atop this cake make it a perfect pairing for your after-dinner cup of coffee. Psst ... you have our permission to sneak a slice for breakfast too.

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake

If you're looking to save a little time, try starting this pumpkin cake recipe with boxed cake mix. It's a cinch to make it taste like you made it all from scratch—simply doctor it up with canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Once it's finished baking, no one will ever guess that it wasn't a 100% homemade pumpkin cake.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Stack two bundt cakes, one flipped atop the other, add a wafer ice cream cone "stem," and voila: you've built a pumpkin-shaped cake! The original recipe calls for white cake mix tinted with orange food coloring. But to make this a truly pumpkin pound cake, simply trade in a couple boxes of a pumpkin mix.

Buy It: Simple Mills Gluten Free Pumpkin Mix ($8, Target)

Pumpkin Sandwich Cake

What's better than one layer of a pumpkin cake recipe? Two layers, of course! The rich chocolate ganache-like spread over this cake disguises two layers of moist pumpkin cake divided by an indulgent schmear of sweet cream cheese filling. This sandwich cake is the answer to all your cravings: You can have your pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting and eat it with chocolate too.

Pumpkin Butter Baby Cakes

Instead of canned pumpkin, these itty-bitty pumpkin pound cakes feature luscious pumpkin butter. As if these bite-size pumpkin cakes weren't delightful enough, a drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkle of walnuts top off the irresistible pumpkin recipe. Making your own homemade caramel sauce for the topping is a little more work, but it's totally worth it for the extra rich, buttery touch it adds to this dessert.

Easy Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes

Sometimes you just want to enjoy a sweet dessert that you don't have to share. Start with purchased pumpkin cupcakes for simplicity or follow our recipe that uses a boxed cake mix. All you need then is a can of white frosting, a few drops of orange food coloring, and some graham crackers to assemble your own pint-size pumpkin cakes that are totally swoon-worthy.

Pumpkin Cake Roll

​​If regular pumpkin cakes are starting to seem a bit ho-hum, then this dressed-up pumpkin roll cake might just be your perfect match. The showy spiral pumpkin cake adds a swirl of cream cheese elegance to your table. For ample amounts of autumnal flavor, this pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting also features nutmeg, finely chopped walnuts, and plenty of cinnamon.

Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cakes

This mini pumpkin bundt cake was made just for you. When you use this chocolate pumpkin cake recipe, everyone gets their own individual cake (translation: No one has to worry about getting stuck with a skimpy slice). This crowd-pleasing fall dessert also showcases a double dose of chocolate, thanks to swirls in the batter and a decadent ganache drizzled on top.

Pumpkin Gingerbread Coffee Cake

A scoop of whole wheat flour lends a lovely nutty quality to this bakery-quality pumpkin coffee cake. Plus, ginger, nutmeg, dried cranberries, and molasses amplify the cozy warm flavors in every crumb of this rich cake. Speaking of rich, can we talk about the Sherry-Cream Cheese Drizzle?! All of the above can be enjoyed in the same springform pan recipe with this Test Kitchen favorite.