Fall is finally here, and with it comes an opportunity for festive celebrations. Maybe you have the task of hosting a baby shower this season; what better way to celebrate the coming arrival and everyone’s favorite season than a pumpkin-themed shower?
We took our color scheme from the pumpkins themselves- orange and green- and added in some stripes and polka-dots to give the decor more of a “baby” feel.
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Upon arrival, guests were instructed to fill out advice cards for the soon-to-be parents.
With pumpkin spice lattes being so popular, we were inspired to host a brunch for this shower. Freshly brewed coffee and espresso was served with homemade pumpkin spice creamer and pumpkin-flavored cookies.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer {original source}
Ingredients:
- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 14 ounces of milk
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Directions:
- Start with a can of sweetened condensed milk and regular milk. I like to use 2 % because that is what we have in the house but you can use whatever kind you have.
- Add in pumpkin, vanilla, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice.
- Shake and shake and shake, and when you think it is ready shake a little more.
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer recipe
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy.
Pumpkin coffee cake with a brown sugar glaze was a big hit, served warm, and perfect for this theme.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake {original source}
Ingredients:
⅓ cups Water
1 can Pureed Pumpkin (15 Oz)
2 whole Eggs
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 box Yellow Cake Mix (18 Ounce Box)
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 cup Brown Sugar, Divided
½ cups Flour
4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
¼ cups Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ cups Heavy Whipping Cream
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a large bowl mix together the water, pumpkin, eggs, 1 Tablespoon of vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined. Add the cake mix and baking soda and mix until just combined.
Grease a 9×13 pan with butter and pour batter into pan.
In a small bowl mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour and melted butter. Use your fingers to sprinkle over the top of the cake. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
For the glaze, combine the other 1/2 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and heavy cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir until all sugar is dissolved.
When cake is finished baking, poke holes in the top with a toothpick. Pour glaze over the cake, making sure to cover all surfaces. Serve cake warm or at room temperature.
For party favors, guests were able to choose between three options: candy corn in these adorable jars with a personalized label, tea lights with a personalized label, or hand sanitizer with a personalized label.
This was such a simple solution to hosting a baby shower, and unique in that it was a brunch with a theme that fit its season. If you’re in need of some inspiration for baby shower planning, Candles and Favors is here to help!