Updated October 16, 2024
Whether you’ve been anticipating sipping on a spiced latte or eating a sweet treat, now’s the time to indulge in pumpkin for the fall season. But instead of sticking to the tried-and-true treats—although we love those, too—this year, we’ve rounded up some of the most uniquely delicious seasonal finds around town, all courtesy of women chefs or from women-owned businesses. From pumpkin hard cider to yummy cakes, you’re bound to find your new favorite autumnal delight.
CarAMel Pumpkin PIE AT POTS & PANS PIE CO.
POTSANDPANSINDY.COM, @POTSANDPANSINDY
Clarissa Morley’s Pots & Pans is the place to go for knockout pies in both sweet and savory versions. This fall favorite has a pumpkin filling made with caramelized sugar and a cinnamon-graham crust with a hint of espresso. It’s also vegetarian!
Spiced Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake AT THE Leviathan Bakehouse
LEVIATHANBAKEHOUSE.COM, @LEVIATHANBAKEHOUSE
This Spiced Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake is one you will fall in love with this season at Leviathan Bakehouse. With a creamy and custard-like center and the delicious taste of pumpkin, this cake is one you shouldn’t miss.
Pumpkin MACAROONS
CIRCLECITYSWEETS.COM, @CIRCLECITYSWEETS
Don’t sleep on Circle City Sweets fall macaron flavors—including pumpkin, apple butter buttercream, and s’mores. Find them at the Carmel Farmers Market or in their spot at the AMP at 16 Tech.
Pumpkin PATCH CUPCAKE at THE FLYING CUPCAKE
THEFLYINGCUPCAKEBAKERY.COM, @THEFLYINGCUPCAKEBAKERY
If you’re looking for a classic pumpkin treat, look no further than The Flying Cupcake’s Pumpkin Patch, with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger notes, topped with their popular cream cheese icing.
AUTUMNTIDE CIDER AT ASH & ELM CIDER CO.
ASHANDELMCIDER.COM, @ASHANDELMCIDER
Co-owned by Andréa Homoya with her husband Aaron, Ash & Elm is acclaimed for its delicious craft ciders, like the seasonal favorite Autumntide, made with real pumpkin and spices like cinnamon, allspice and clove.
Pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookie at native bread
NATIVEBREAD.COM, @NATIVEBREAD
This seasonal treat from Native Bread is the perfect mix between pumpkin, oatmeal and chocolate chip cookie. These soft and fluffy cookies are full of flavors like ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Plus, they’re gluten-free and vegan!
Pumpkin SPICE CINNAMON ROLL CAKE AT THE CAKE BAKE SHOP
THECAKEBAKESHOP.COM, @THECAKEBAKESHOP
Gwendolyn Rogers is the queen of cakes in Indy, and her seasonal baked goods never disappoint. This fall, try the six-layer pumpkin ginger cake filled with cinnamon sugar and cream cheese frosting, topped off with vanilla buttercream and crystallized ginger.
Pumpkin SPICE COOKIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS
PUNKINSPIES.COM, @punkins_pies
These chewy pumpkin spice cookies from Punkin’s Pies contain a hearty mix of white chocolate chips so that you can have the sweet and the spice.
Originally written by Stephanie Groves on October 21, 2020.
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