Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake Recipe
This Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and traditional fall spices with a rich cream cheese filling and a smooth cream cheese frosting. A moist and indulgent dessert perfect for autumn celebrations or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Cake Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, ½ cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup pumpkin puree, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Press this batter evenly into a greased baking pan to form the cake base.
- Make the Filling: Beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp ground cloves, and 4 cups powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake base in the pan. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cake bakes, mix together 8 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the baked cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and a creamier texture in both filling and frosting.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying the frosting to prevent it from melting.
- You can substitute pumpkin pie spice for the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves if preferred.
- For easier slicing, refrigerate the frosted cake for at least an hour before serving.
Keywords: pumpkin spice cake, gooey cake, cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, pumpkin dessert
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