Oct 29th 2026
Cotton Patch Cafe’s seasonal desserts are back: Pumpkin Crunch and Pecan Cobbler are on the menu now for fall and the holidays. Both are made in our scratch kitchens, and both make the case for saving room.
Here’s what’s in each one, how they stack up against the rest of our dessert menu and how to bring them home for the holidays.
Key Takeaways
- Cotton Patch's seasonal desserts for 2026 are Pumpkin Crunch and Pecan Cobbler.
- Pumpkin Crunch is pumpkin spice cake with candied pecans, caramel sauce and whipped cream.
- Pecan Cobbler is a spiced pecan and brown sugar filling with cobbler crust and whipped cream.
- Both are also dessert options in our heat-and-eat Festive Feast holiday meals.
What Are Cotton Patch’s Seasonal Desserts?
Cotton Patch’s seasonal desserts are Pumpkin Crunch and Pecan Cobbler, and they’re available now. They join our year-round desserts for the fall and holiday season.
Pumpkin Crunch
Pumpkin Crunch is a pumpkin spice cake topped with candied pecans, caramel sauce and whipped cream. It’s fall in one plate: warm spice from the cake, crunch from the pecans and a slow pour of caramel on top. If your family’s Thanksgiving argument is pumpkin pie versus pecan pie, this is the peace treaty.
Pecan Cobbler
Pecan Cobbler is a spiced pecan and brown sugar filling baked under cobbler crust and finished with whipped cream. Think pecan pie filling with more crust and more comfort. In Texas, where the pecan is the official state tree according to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, a pecan dessert in November just feels right.
Seasonal vs. Year-Round Desserts at Cotton Patch
Our seasonal desserts sit alongside a dessert menu that’s available all year. Here’s how they compare:
Dessert | What's in it | When |
|---|---|---|
Pumpkin Crunch | Pumpkin spice cake, candied pecans, caramel sauce, whipped cream | Seasonal |
Pecan Cobbler | Spiced pecan and brown sugar filling, cobbler crust, whipped cream | Seasonal |
Peach Cobbler | Spiced brown sugar peaches, cobbler crust, vanilla ice cream | Year-round |
Blackberry Cobbler | Spiced brown sugar blackberries, cobbler crust, vanilla ice cream | Year-round |
Mama's Special Butter Cake | Butter cake with a cheesecake layer, whipped cream, caramel sauce | Year-round |
Dr Pepper Chocolate Cake | Chocolate sheet cake, fudge frosting, vanilla ice cream | Year-round |
Dessert menu as of October 2026. Pricing is set by each cafe, so select your location on the full menu for current prices.
Bring Them Home for the Holidays
Both seasonal desserts are part of our holiday meals. Every Ultimate Holiday Spread includes one dessert, and Pumpkin Crunch and Pecan Cobbler are both on the list. Order a heat-and-eat Thanksgiving meal by November 24 for pickup November 18–25, or Christmas dinner to go by December 22 for pickup December 20–24. Holiday desserts are also available à la carte on our Festive Feast page.
Readers of The Dallas Morning News voted Cotton Patch Gold for Best Dessert in the 2026 Best in DFW awards, so you’re in good hands.
Dessert FAQ
What desserts does Cotton Patch have?
Cotton Patch's dessert menu includes Peach Cobbler, Blackberry Cobbler, Bread Pudding, Mama's Special Butter Cake, Dr Pepper Chocolate Cake, Layered Strawberry Shortcake and a Root Beer Float, plus the seasonal Pumpkin Crunch and Pecan Cobbler for fall and the holidays.
What is Cotton Patch Pumpkin Crunch?
Pumpkin Crunch is a pumpkin spice cake topped with candied pecans, caramel sauce and whipped cream. It's one of Cotton Patch's two seasonal desserts.
Is the Pecan Cobbler available all year?
No. Pecan Cobbler is one of Cotton Patch's seasonal desserts, available now for fall and the holiday season.
Can I get Cotton Patch desserts for Thanksgiving?
Yes. Pumpkin Crunch and Pecan Cobbler are dessert choices in Cotton Patch's heat-and-eat holiday meals, and holiday desserts are available à la carte too.
Save room for fall.
Pumpkin Crunch and Pecan Cobbler are on the menu now.