Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Pumpkin Our 16 Best Pumpkin Desserts to Make In Your 9x13 Pan Plus, make your kitchen smell amazing. By Annie Campbell Published on October 9, 2024 Close Photo: DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Autumn is finally here, and the best way to welcome the cozy fall feels is with a warm, oven-baked pumpkin dessert, right out of your ever-dependable 9x13-inch pan. Flavored with baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these treats will leave your sweet tooth satisfied and your kitchen smelling amazing. From pumpkin crumb cakes to pumpkin cream cheese bars, this collection of easy recipes is sure to help you find new favorite ways to celebrate the season. 01 of 17 Easy Pumpkin Dessert DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS There's a reason for the "easy" in the name of this popular dessert, but it's just as easy as it is delicious. Utilizing pumpkin purée and yellow cake mix, this one-bowl dessert comes together in no time and always receives rave reviews. View Recipe 02 of 17 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake What's easier than a two-ingredient cake? Keep boxed spice cake mix and canned pumpkin in your pantry all season long for anytime you need to whip up a last-minute dessert. View Recipe 03 of 17 Paul's Pumpkin Bars Victoria Jempty/Allrecipes When you need a crowd-pleasing pumpkin dessert, look no further than these moist, tender, and perfectly-spiced pumpkin "bars." Reviewer Egapylime raves, "OH MY GOODNESS, these are the best pumpkin bars I have ever made or tried." View Recipe 04 of 17 Pumpkin Squares Buckwheat Queen Similar in flavor to a pumpkin pie but made without a crust, these super-moist squares will satisfy your fall-spice craving. If you have a little extra time, a dusting of powdered sugar or a layer of homemade cream cheese frosting will take them to the next level. View Recipe 05 of 17 Pumpkin Crunch Cake DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS An easy, excellent dessert for a crowd, this dessert is loaded with flavor and texture. "I made this for Thanksgiving, and there was NONE left. Everyone kept commenting on it, asked what it was called a million times, needed to know who made it, and went back for more," shares reviewer robin.house731. View Recipe 06 of 17 Pumpkin Cake with Apple Crisp Topping The brown sugar and apple crisp topping adds a delicious crunch to this moist and fluffy spice cake. Recipe creator Kim notes, "Make sure to use a high-sided 9x13-inch pan as this cake rises a lot while baking!" View Recipe 07 of 17 Pumpkin Dessert Victoria Jempty/Allrecipes A delicious cross between a pie and a cake, this pumpkin dessert is in a league all its own. With a spiced pumpkin filling sandwiched between a cake-like crust and a sweet, crisp walnut topping, your holiday guests are guaranteed to love this. View Recipe 08 of 17 Upside-Down Pumpkin Cake This rich and buttery pumpkin cake is so delicious, it might just replace pumpkin pie on your Thanksgiving table this year. Reviewer tamzie says, "This was super easy to make and very yummy! I loved it!" View Recipe 09 of 17 Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars If you love pumpkin cheesecake but you don't love the hassle of baking one, this pumpkin cheesecake bars recipe is what you need. You can guarantee these easy-to-make, graham cracker-crusted squares won't last long on the dessert table. View Recipe 10 of 17 Pumpkin Coffee Cake with a Brown Sugar Glaze Coffee cake + pumpkin = a match made in heaven. Perfect for a fall breakfast or brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, this delicious dessert should have a spot on your counter all season long. View Recipe 11 of 17 Pumpkin Crumb Cake Between the three delicious layers of cakey crust, smooth pumpkin custard, and buttery nut topping, you'll fall in love with this pumpkin crumb cake. Take it over-the-top with a dollop of whipped cream for a cool, creamy finish. View Recipe 12 of 17 Rich Pumpkin Dessert Don't expect to have any leftovers of this rave-worthy pumpkin dish. Evaporated milk keeps it nice and moist while the pecan topping changes up the texture. "This is one of the easiest recipes to make with a huge bang for your buck," shares reviewer Shay. View Recipe 13 of 17 Pumpkin Pie Bars Think pumpkin pie, but with a buttery streusel topping, cut into easy-to-serve individual portions. We recommend making these tasty bars the night before, then allowing to set in the fridge for easy slicing. View Recipe 14 of 17 Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dessert Pumpkin and cream cheese are one of our all-time favorite flavor pairings, and together they shine in this light, three-layered dessert. Reviewer srenner shared, "This will be the fall recipe I pass down to my kids for sure!" View Recipe 15 of 17 Pumpkin Shortbread Bars These rich, not-too-sweet bars are a unique take on classic pumpkin treats. Recipe creator stephaniestennes notes, "These are exactly like lemon bars but made with pumpkin instead of lemon." View Recipe 16 of 17 Pumpkin Dump Cake RB46 With just 10 minutes of prep time, this crispy-on-the-top, creamy-on-the-bottom dessert couldn't be easier to assemble. Try swapping out the pecans for dark chocolate chunks for a sweet twist! View Recipe 17 of 17 More Inspiration Breakfast Strata | Photo by hello angie. 19 Breakfast Recipes to Make in Your 9x13 Baking Dish 15 of the Easiest Pumpkin Desserts You'll Ever Make 11 Top-Rated Cookie Bar Recipes For Your 9x13 Pan Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit