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Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice!: Fall in Love with these Pumpkin Spice Recipes.

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at South Carolina chapter.

Pumpkin Spice Recipes to Share with Your Friends and Family this Fall!:

Seeded Pumpkin Bread:

  • I like to call this one…the Starbucks pumpkin bread dupe.
  • It is simple, cozy, and delicious for any occasion.
1 1/3 cups of granulated sugar Then,
1 1/3 cups of brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1 cup of unsalted butter, melted Mix your wet ingredients in one bowl.
4 large eggs Mix your dry ingredients in another separate bowl.
1 can pumpkin Beat mixtures together.
2/3 cup buttermilk or milk (if you’re like me and hate buying one use ingredients) Coat a pan with butter or non-stick spray and divide batter evenly.
2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder Add toppings: pepitas, nuts, or pumpkin seeds if you want.
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Let bake for 50 to 60 minutes and cover with aluminum for last 10-15 minutes.
The extras (1/2 tsp each): Nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract Let cool for an hour and then serve.

Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cake:

  • This is going to be your go-to fall party addition as it is simply just TOO GOOD!
  • While this is an amazing pumpkin spice option for the fall, it is time consuming to bake and will require a specific pan, so if you are up for the challenge, take it.
1 cup salted butter Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1 cup sugar Mix wet ingredients into one bowl.
1 cup brown sugar Mix dry ingredients into a separate bowl.
4 eggs Fold mixtures together; beat mixture.
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin & 1 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice Grease bundt pan and pour in mixture.
1 cup milk Bake for 50-60 minutes.
1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt Cool for an hour and then serve.
Feel free to do all the fancy extras like a topping, adding in nuts, or sprucing up the cake. I enjoy it plain.

Perfectly Pumpkin Bars:

  • This will be a crowd favorite, a holiday pleaser, and the tastiest bite of fall joy.
  • These are certainly my favorite fall treat; and I can freeze, refrigerate, and keep them for a while to satisfy my fall sugary cravings.
2 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1/2 tbsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice Mix dry ingredients together in one bowl.
1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt Mix wet ingredients together in a separate bowl.
2 eggs Combine and fold mixtures together.
3/4 brown sugar Grease a pan; evenly spread out mixture
1/2 cup sugar Bake for 25-30 minutes
15-ounces of canned pumpkin Cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate for 15
For the frosting: 4 tbsp butter; 8-ounces of cream cheese (room temp) Beat frosting mixture; frost cool bars
2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Serve and enjoy!
Feel free to put some cinnamon or sugar on top of the frosting!

Pumpkin Breakfast Favs:

Pumpkin Waffles: HERE is the recipe for the Pumpkin Waffles

  • Enjoy these fluffy, yummy, and festive waffles that embody the idea of a pumpkin spice fall!

Pumpkin French Toast: HERE is the recipe for Pumpkin French Toast.

  • A breakfast staple reimagined! Adding a hint of pumpkin puree or some pumpkin pie spice adds a new level to your fall brunches.

Pumpkin Pancakes: HERE is the recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes.

  • The OG breakfast choice made to fit the season perfectly. Try a few, or a stack, of these delicious fall favorites in the morning.

Pumpkin Muffins: HERE is the recipe for Pumpkin Muffins.

  • Muffins are one of the easiest, on-the-go breakfasts for yourself or even your friends. Munch on or share some of these delicious Pumpkin Spice muffins this fall!

While fall is just a season, it is a season of giving, sharing, and eating all of the festive favorites that bring us so much comfort. Here are multitudes of Pumpkin Spice recipes for you, and your friends/family to enjoy alongside you!

Happy Fall 2023!

Anna Henderson

South Carolina '24

Anna Grace is a Junior English major and Education minor at the University of South Carolina. She is extremely passionate about literature and information access and hopes to pursue a career in teaching one day!