Think gingery pumpkin bread, cookies studded with chocolate and pecans, spice-laden cakes slathered in cream cheese frosting, and plenty more reasons to open another can of pumpkin. There’s no shortage of things to do with a can of pumpkin purée, but making dessert might be our favorite. Think plush pumpkin bread, cookies studded with chocolate and pecans, and spice-laden cakes slathered in cream cheese frosting.