Halloween is right around the corner, so why not get in the holiday spirit with this decadent pumpkin-chocolate trifle?! The dessert is made even better with Chocoley‘s rich dark chocolate–trust me!

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Baking is the perfect outlet when I have a lot on my mind. It’s sometimes even more therapeutic than a heavily poured glass of wine, believe it or not!

I recently realized that I hadn’t posted a baked good since March. Yes, MARCH. Clearly, I had to remedy this situation, so I decided to bake this spiced pumpkin bread. I wish I could explain how unbelievably amazing my apartment smelled during the baking process. It was a torturous hour of waiting, but worth it in the end when my roommate and I got to indulge in a slice straight from the oven. The bread was even better the next day.

If you’re looking for more pumpkin inspiration, check out the recipes below:

Crock-pot Pumpkin and Turkey Chili

Pumpkin and Gingerbread Trifle

Pumpkin Cookies with Orange Buttercream Frosting

Trifle with Roasted Apples, Pears and Pumpkin-Caramel Sauce

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce and Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise 

Pecan Pumpkin Butter Bars

Pumpkin, Turkey and Zucchini Lasagna

Mini Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Since Greg so generously made room for me on the pumpkin band wagon with my trifle, I figured I’d try sneaking another dessert on board.

I made these fluffy pumpkin spice cookies with orange buttercream frosting over the weekend. Upon each bite, the palette is hit with the slight tartness of the orange followed by the spice of the pumpkin. My brother took them to work today and said they were a hit with all of his co-workers. :)

Need more pumpkin inspiration? Head over to Maris’ site at In Good Taste for her baked pumpkin doughnuts. Check out Mary’s pumpkin cake with caramel icing over at One Perfect Bite. Also, Erin’s pumpkin spice hot apple cider at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts.

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